辜
crime; betray; violate; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesnoun
crime; guilt
literaryUsed in formal and literary contexts to refer to criminal acts or moral transgressions.
He committed an unforgivable crime and deserves to die.
This charge is true, and he cannot escape his guilt.
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Innocent civilians suffered during the war.
He bears no blame for this incident.
The judge ruled that his crime was proven and he could not be excused.
verb
betray; violate; let down
literaryUsed exclusively in formal and literary contexts to describe breaking promises, betraying trust, or failing to live up to expectations.
He let down his parents' expectations and is truly unfilial.
Betraying trust and violating promises is the behavior of a villain.
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He betrayed his benefactors and broke his promises, eventually being abandoned by all.
We must not let down our teachers' hard work and guidance.
He betrayed his friend's trust, and no one was willing to help him anymore.
noun
surname Gu
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Gu is a senior consultant at our company.
Professor Gu enjoys a high reputation in the academic community.