hang4 kui2行賄行贿
Jyutpinghang4 kui2
Yalehàhng kúi
Definition
To bribe; to offer money, gifts, or other benefits to someone in exchange for illicit advantages.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative and legal weight, almost exclusively used in formal, legal, or news contexts. While it describes the act of offering a bribe, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing serious crimes or corruption scandals. The term implies a deliberate, illicit transaction intended to subvert rules or professional duties.
Examples
He tried to bribe the official, but ended up getting arrested.
Do you know that bribery is illegal?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 賄賂, but 行賄 specifically focuses on the act of offering or giving the bribe, whereas 賄賂 can refer to the broader concept of bribery including receiving it.
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