受贿

shòu huì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to accept a bribe

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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行贿

xíng huì

to bribe

行贿 means to offer a bribe, the opposite of accepting one.

Related words

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贪污

tān wū

to be corrupt

贪污 is corruption involving embezzlement, often related to bribery.

贿赂

huì lù

to bribe

贿赂 is the noun form meaning bribery or a bribe.

Usage notes

Collocations

受贿 often collocates with 罪 (zuì) to form 受贿罪 (the crime of accepting bribes).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 受贿 (passive accepting) with 行贿 (active offering); they are opposites.

Example Sentences

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他因为受贿被判刑了。

He was sentenced for accepting bribes.

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Child Words of 受贿

to receive

(bound form) bribery

受贿