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“be suspected of” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshè xián

Example

他涉嫌行贿。tā shè xián xíng huì

He is suspected of offering bribes.

Illustration for 涉嫌 (be suspected of)

How to say “be suspected of” in Chinese

“Be suspected of” in Chinese is 涉嫌 (shè xián).

A possible link between a person and misconduct is presented before the facts are formally settled.

Full entry for 涉嫌: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 涉嫌

警方表示，他涉嫌贪污，正在接受调查。jǐng fāng biǎo shì tā shè xián tān wū zhèng zài jiē shòu diào chá

Police said he was suspected of embezzlement and was being investigated.

Tips for using 涉嫌

  • In everyday conversation, 涉嫌 (shèxián, "be suspected of") can sound weighty because it is common in serious reports and official wording, even when the speaker is not making a final judgment.

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