cing1 caa4清查
Jyutpingcing1 caa4
Yalechīng chàh
Definition
To confiscate someone's property and investigate their actions, especially for suspected corruption.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Carries a strong connotation of official investigation into illicit financial gains. It is almost exclusively used in contexts involving corruption, tax evasion, or serious white collar crime. Unlike general terms for checking, it implies a thorough, often hostile, audit of assets.
Examples
His entire fortune was confiscated and scrutinized.
Is the government going to confiscate and scrutinize his assets?
Related words
Common phrases
to confiscate and scrutinize property
to confiscate and scrutinize assets
Common mistake
Do not use this for routine checks or simple inventory counts. It is a heavy term that implies legal or punitive action against someone suspected of wrongdoing.
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