盗用 (dào yòng) — to misappropriate, to embezzle, to usurp
Definition
盗用 is a formal written verb for taking and using something that isn't yours — money, information, a title — with stronger criminal or ethical weight than simply 'to use'. Often paired with 公司资金, 身份信息, or 职权.
verb
to misappropriateto embezzleto usurp
Examples
- 盗用。Tā yīn dào yòng gōng sī zī jīn bèi kāi chú le.He was fired for embezzling company funds.
- 盗用。Yǒu rén dào yòng le wǒ de shēn fèn xìn xī.Someone misappropriated my identity information.
- 盗用，。Tā shì tú dào yòng lǐng dǎo zhí wèi, dàn shī bài le.He tried to usurp the leadership position but failed.
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