Writing
受贿 (shòu huì) — how to say "to take bribes" in Chinese
受贿
To take bribes
verb
Character composition
受
to receive
贿
bribe
Radicals / Keys
又
Again
#29 · yòu · 2 strokes
貝
Shell
#154 · bèi · 7 strokes
Collocations
受贿案件
shòu huì àn jiàn
bribery case
受贿官员
shòu huì guān yuán
bribe-taking official
Examples
官员受贿被调查。
The official who accepted bribes is under investigation.
他受贿了。
He accepted a bribe.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to take bribes" in Chinese?
"to take bribes" in Chinese is 受贿 (shòu huì).
What does 受贿 mean in English?
受贿 (shòu huì) means "To take bribes".
How is 受贿 pronounced?
It is pronounced shòu huì (written as shou hui, shouhui). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to take bribes" in Chinese characters?
It is written 受贿: 受 has 8 strokes, 贿 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 受贿?
受贿 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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