涉嫌 (shè xián) — to be suspected of (a crime), to be a suspect in (a case)

Definition

涉嫌 means 'to be suspected of (a crime)' and is used in formal/legal contexts, typically with an offense as the object. Unlike 怀疑, it is not used for doubting a person or everyday suspicions.

verb
to be suspected of (a crime)to be a suspect in (a case)

Examples

  • 涉嫌
    Tā shè xián tān wū gōng kuǎn.
    He is suspected of embezzling public funds.
  • 涉嫌
    Zhè ge gōng sī shè xián fēi fǎ jí zī.
    This company is suspected of illegal fundraising.
  • 涉嫌
    shè xián Rén yuán yǐ bèi jǐng fāng dài zǒu diào chá.
    The suspected person has been taken away by police for investigation.

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