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hối lộ

to bribe

verb CEFR C1 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — hối: sắc (high rising) · lộ: nặng (low, short, glottalized) ?

hối lộ to bribe

Meaning

Common Collocations

hối lộ quan chức
bribe an official
nhận hối lộ
accept a bribe

Examples

Anh ta bị bắt vì hối lộ.
He was arrested for bribery.
Không nên hối lộ để được việc.
You shouldn't get things done through bribery.

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FAQ

How do you say "to bribe" in Vietnamese?
"to bribe" in Vietnamese is hối lộ.
What does hối lộ mean in English?
hối lộ means "to bribe" (verb). to bribe.
How is hối lộ pronounced?
hối lộ has 2 syllables: hối: sắc (high rising) · lộ: nặng (low, short, glottalized). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is hối lộ in Vietnamese?
hối lộ is among the 5,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C1.
How is hối lộ used in a sentence?
For example: Anh ta bị bắt vì hối lộ. (He was arrested for bribery.); Không nên hối lộ để được việc. (You shouldn't get things done through bribery.).

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