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被告
bèigào
Description
被告是在法庭上被别人告的人。
A 被告 is a person who is accused by someone else in court.
和被告相反的是原告，就是告别人的那个人。
The opposite of 被告 is 原告, the person who accuses others.
Meanings
被告bèigào
defendant (in a lawsuit or trial)
被告说他没有做错事。
The defendant said he did nothing wrong.
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Notes
- Etymology
被 marks the passive ("be done to") + 告 "accuse," literally "the one accused."
- Nuance
被告 is the accused party; 原告 (plaintiff) is the one bringing the case.
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