贜 (zāng) - Dirty, filthy & corrupt, illicit

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贜 · zāng

Dirty, filthy;

corrupt, illicit;

stolen goods, loot;

refers to corruption, bribery, or stolen property.

Dirty, filthycorrupt, illicitstolen goods, loot

Usage highlights

Dirty moneyStolen goodsCorruption and briberyDivide the spoilsLaunder moneyConfiscate illicit property

Synonyms

  • 污— dirty, filthy
  • 贪— corrupt, greedy
  • 贿— bribe, bribery

Antonyms

  • 洁— clean, pure
  • 廉— honest, incorruptible
  • 清— clear, pure, honest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The official was arrested for corruption (贪官被指控贪污受贿).
  • They found the stolen goods (他们找到了赃物).
  • He was involved in money laundering (他参与了洗钱活动).
  • The police recovered the loot from the robbery (警方追回了抢劫的赃款).

Collocations

  • Dirty money(赃款)
  • Stolen goods(赃物)
  • Corruption and bribery(贪污受贿)
  • Divide the spoils(分赃)
  • Launder money(洗钱)
  • Confiscate illicit property(追缴赃款)

Idioms

  • To seize the stolen goods and capture the thief(人赃俱获)
  • To return the stolen goods to their owner(物归原主)
  • To expose corruption and bring criminals to justice(惩贪治腐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in legal contexts to refer to stolen property or illicit gains from corruption.
  • In modern usage, strongly associated with anti-corruption campaigns and legal proceedings.
  • Carries strong negative moral connotations, representing unethical behavior and criminal activity.

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