指控 zhǐkòng accusation
accusation; a (criminal) charge; to accuse
How to remember 指控: 指 point at + 控 to accuse = accusation.
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How it is used
- To accuse / bring a charge - 遭到指控 (zāodào zhǐkòng) be accused, 指控他受贿 charge him with taking bribes.
- A legal-accusation word. Compare 控告 (kònggào, to formally sue/lodge a complaint) and 起诉 (prosecute).
Example sentences
- 他指控我偷了他的手表。 Tā zhǐkòng wǒ tōu le tā de shǒubiǎo.He accused me of having stolen his watch.