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检举
jiǎnjǔ
Description
“检举”的意思是把别人做的坏事或者违法的事报告给有关部门。
"检举" means to report someone else's wrongdoing or illegal acts to the relevant authorities.
这个词比较正式，常常在新闻或者法律里用。
This word is quite formal and often used in news or legal contexts.
Meanings
检举jiǎnjǔ
to report or expose wrongdoing to authorities
他向警察检举了那个人。
He reported that person to the police.
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Notes
- Etymology
检 (examine) + 举 (raise/put forward), i.e. bring wrongdoing to light.
- Nuance
formal, often about reporting crimes or corruption to officials; close to 举报.
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