corrupt practices; malpractice; improper conduct
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
corrupt practices; malpractice; irregularities for personal gain
formalRefers to corrupt activities, especially in official or organizational contexts, undertaken for personal benefit. Often used in formal or administrative language.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
dù杜
jué绝
yī一
qiè切
sī私
bì弊
。
We must put an end to all corrupt practices.
Zhè这
qǐ起
àn案
jiàn件
shè涉
jí及
yán严
zhòng重
de的
yíng营
sī私
wǔ舞
bì弊
hé和
sī私
bì弊
xíng行
wéi为
。
This case involves serious corruption and malpractice.
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Guān官
yuán员
hù互
xiāng相
gōu勾
jié结
，
sī私
bì弊
céng层
chū出
bù不
qióng穷
。
Officials colluded with each other, and corrupt practices emerged endlessly.
noun
improper private conduct; underhand behavior; clandestine wrongdoing
formalRefers to misconduct or improper actions conducted secretly or in private, not necessarily limited to official corruption. Can refer to any secret unethical behavior.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
zhèng正
pài派
，
cóng从
bù不
zuò做
sī私
bì弊
zhī之
shì事
。
He is an upright person and never engages in improper conduct.
Zhè这
xiē些
sī私
bì弊
xíng行
wéi为
zuì最
zhōng终
huì会
bèi被
rén人
men们
fā发
xiàn现
。
These clandestine wrongdoings will eventually be discovered by people.
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Àn暗
zhōng中
wǎng往
lái来
，
yì易
shēng生
sī私
bì弊
。
Secret dealings easily give rise to improper conduct.