Meaning
举报 means to officially report someone's illegal or improper behavior to authorities. It's a formal action where you inform relevant departments or officials about violations, crimes, or misconduct. The word carries a civic or legal tone and is commonly used in contexts involving law enforcement, workplace violations, or public complaints.
Usage
This is a formal term used when reporting violations to authorities, companies, or organizations. It's commonly seen in phrases like 举报电话 (hotline for reporting violations) or 实名举报 (reporting with one's real name). Unlike casual complaining, 举报 implies taking official action through proper channels. Often used in legal, administrative, and anti-corruption contexts.
Examples
- 01如果发现食品安全问题，可以拨打12315举报。, 12315 .If you discover food safety issues, you can call 12315 to report them.
- 02他因为举报公司偷税漏税而受到奖励。.He received a reward for reporting the company's tax evasion.
Characters
Common collocations
- 举报电话hotline for reporting violations
- 实名举报to report with one's real name
- 匿名举报to report anonymously
- 举报违法行为to report illegal behavior
Antonyms
Origin
举 originally meant 'to lift up' or 'to raise,' while 报 means 'to report' or 'to announce.' Together, 举报 literally means 'to raise up and report,' suggesting bringing information to the attention of authorities.