() — dirty, filthy (literal sense in compounds); corrupt, defiled (figurative sense in compounds)

Définition

污 (wū) is a bound form meaning 'dirty / corrupt' used only inside compounds like 污染, 污点, and 贪污 — never on its own. Read literally for physical filth, figuratively for moral or reputational stain.

bound form
dirtyfilthy (literal sense in compounds)corruptdefiled (figurative sense in compounds)

Exemples

  • Zhè tiáo hé bèi wū rǎn dé hěn yán zhòng.
    This river is heavily polluted.
  • Tā de míng yù shàng yǒu le yí gè wū diǎn.
    There is a stain on his reputation.
  • Tā yīn tān wū bèi diào chá.
    He is under investigation for corruption.
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