贪污受贿 Embezzlement and bribery
Explanation
利用职权或地位索取、收受贿赂或非法侵吞公共财物等行为。
The act of using one's power or position to solicit, accept bribes, or embezzle public funds illegally.
Origin Story
话说清朝时期，某县令张大人素来清廉，深受百姓爱戴。然而，他的同僚李大人却是个贪官，常常利用职务之便，贪污受贿，中饱私囊。一次，李大人为了修建自己的府邸，便向富商王员外索要巨款。王员外无奈之下，只能贿赂李大人。此事最终败露，李大人被朝廷严惩，丢官罢职，家产被没收，而张大人则因其清正廉洁而被朝廷嘉奖，官升一级。这个故事警示人们，要时刻保持警惕，避免贪污受贿，做一个清正廉洁的好官。
In the Qing Dynasty, there was a county magistrate named Mr. Zhang who was known for his integrity and loved by the people. However, his colleague, Mr. Li, was a corrupt official who often used his position to embezzle and take bribes, enriching himself. Once, to build his mansion, Mr. Li demanded a large sum of money from the wealthy businessman, Mr. Wang. Mr. Wang, having no choice, could only bribe Mr. Li. Eventually, the matter was exposed, and Mr. Li was severely punished by the court, dismissed from his post, and his property confiscated, while Mr. Zhang was rewarded and promoted for his integrity. This story warns against embezzlement and bribery and encourages being an honest and upright official.
Usage
多用于新闻报道、纪律处分等正式场合。
Often used in news reports and disciplinary actions.
Examples
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他因贪污受贿被判刑十年。
ta yin tanwu shouhui bei panxing shinian. zhe wei guan yuan yin tanwu shouhui bei chezhi chaban
He was sentenced to ten years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.
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这位官员因贪污受贿被撤职查办。
The official was removed from office and investigated for embezzlement and bribery.