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告发
gàofā
Description
“告发”是指把别人做的坏事说给警察或政府听，让他们知道并处理。
"告发" means to report someone's wrongdoing to the police or government so they know and can take action.
这个词比较正式，常常用在法律或很严重的事情上。
This word is quite formal and often used in legal or very serious matters.
Meanings
告发gàofā
to report or accuse someone of wrongdoing
他向警察告发了那个小偷。
He reported the thief to the police.
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Notes
- Etymology
告 (to tell/accuse) + 发 (to expose/reveal), meaning to expose wrongdoing.
- Nuance
more formal than 举报; often used for reporting crimes to authorities.
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