Meaning
检举 means to formally report someone's wrongdoing, illegal activity, or violation to authorities. It carries a serious, official tone and is commonly used in legal, governmental, and institutional contexts when reporting crimes, corruption, or rule violations.
Usage
This word is used in formal contexts when reporting violations to authorities or institutions. It implies a sense of civic duty or whistleblowing. Native speakers distinguish it from casual complaining—检举 involves official channels and consequences. Commonly used with objects like 违法行为 (illegal acts), 贪污 (corruption), or 犯罪 (crimes).
Examples
- 01他向纪检部门检举了领导的贪污行为。.He reported his leader's corruption to the disciplinary inspection department.
- 02公民有权利检举任何违法犯罪活动。.Citizens have the right to report any illegal or criminal activities.
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Common collocations
- 检举揭发to report and expose (wrongdoing)
- 检举信letter of accusation/complaint
- 实名检举to report under one's real name
- 检举违法行为to report illegal behavior
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 检 (to inspect/examine) and 举 (to raise/lift up), literally meaning to raise up or bring forward something discovered through inspection—thus to expose wrongdoing to authorities.