指控

zhǐkòng
verb #1,804

Meanings

  1. 1 to accuse
  2. 2 to charge (with a crime)
  3. 3 accusation

Examples

HSK 3
Zhèxiē zhǐkòng dōu méiyǒu zhèngjù.
These accusations have no evidence.
HSK 7-9
Tā bèi zhǐkòng tānwū.
He was charged with corruption.
HSK 7-9
Tā zhǐkòng gōngsī qíshì nǚxìng.
She accused the company of discriminating against women.

Tips

usage
指控 is formal and legal in tone. For everyday accusations, use 指责 (to criticize/blame). 指控 implies a serious charge, often in a legal or public context.

Stroke Order

zhǐ
kòng