Definition
指控 (zhǐkòng) means 'to accuse or charge' in a formal, often legal context — it's the word for a criminal charge by police or prosecutors. 控告 (kònggào) is similar but emphasizes bringing a lawsuit; 指责 (zhǐzé) is 'to criticize or denounce' without legal force. 攻击 (gōngjī) can mean 'to attack verbally' but is broader and not specific to accusations.
verb
to accuseto charge (with a crime)
Examples
- 指控。Jǐngfāng zhǐ kòng tā cānyù le yì qǐ qiǎngjié àn.The police accused him of taking part in a robbery.
- 指控。Tā zhǐ kòng duìfāng fěibàng tā de míngyù.She accused the other party of defaming her reputation.
- 指控。Zhè míng guānyuán yīn shòuhuì bèi zhèngshì zhǐ kòng.This official was formally charged with bribery.
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