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tham nhũng

Pronunciation Northern /tʰaːm˧˧ ɲuʔuŋ˧˥/ Central /tʰaːm˧˥ ɲuŋ˧˩˨/ Southern /tʰaːm˧˧ ɲuŋ˨˩˦/
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be corrupt
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be corrupt

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Meaning
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Verb

Sense 1 Verb
to be corrupt Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

To abuse a position of power or authority for personal gain through illegal methods.

vi Mọi người đều lên án những quan chức có hành vi tham nhũng.

en Everyone condemns officials who are corrupt.

Noun

Sense 2 Noun
corruption Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

The dishonest conduct by those in power involving the abuse of authority for personal gain.

vi Nạn tham nhũng gây ra những thiệt hại lớn cho nền kinh tế quốc gia.

en Corruption causes significant damage to the national economy.

Parts
tham / nhũng
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tham gia / tham chiến / tham khảo / tham số …
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