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克扣 (kè kòu) — to embezzle part of what should be issued (e.g., wages, supplies)

Definition

Refers specifically to siphoning off part of wages, funds, rations, or goods that should be issued in full — the focus is on the short-changing, not the outright theft.

verb
to embezzle part of what should be issued (e.g., wages, supplies)

Examples

  • 克扣。
    Gōng sī bù néng kè kòu yuán gōng de gōng zī.
    The company cannot embezzle part of the employees' wages.
  • 克扣。
    Tā yīn wèi kè kòu jīng fèi bèi kāi chú le.
    He was fired for embezzling funds.
  • 克扣。
    Shāng jiā kè kòu shāng pǐn fèn liàng shì wéi fǎ de.
    It is illegal for businesses to give short measure on goods.

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