Definition
投诚 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning to defect, switch allegiance, or surrender. The two syllables 投 and 诚 can be separated to insert aspect markers or other elements, e.g., 投了诚 (defected) or 投过一次诚 (defected once). It is used in political or military contexts, typically describing soldiers or individuals crossing over to the opposing side.
v.o.
to defect (to the other side)to surrender (to the enemy)
Examples
- 投诚。Tā zuìzhōng xuǎnzé le xiàng duìfāng tóu chéng.He finally chose to defect to the other side.
- 投诚。Nàxiē shìbīng dōu tóu chéng le.Those soldiers all surrendered.
- ，。Tā céngjīng tóu guò yí cì chéng, dàn hòulái yòu bèi zhuā le.He once defected, but later was caught again.
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