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The word "收买" is formed by combining the character "收", which means to receive or collect, with the character "买", which means to buy or purchase; the sequential action of buying and then receiving conveys the concept of acquiring through payment, specifically referring to the act of bribing or buying someone's loyalty.

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他收买了一个证人。

Tā shōumǎi le yī gè zhèngrén.

He bribed a witness.

这家公司收买了当地官员。

Zhè jiā gōngsī shōumǎi le dāngdì guānyuán.

This company bribed local officials.

他们试图收买反对派领袖。

Tāmen shìtú shōumǎi fǎnduìpài lǐngxiù.

They attempted to bribe the opposition leader.

腐败分子经常收买媒体来掩盖真相。

Fǔbài fènzǐ jīngcháng shōumǎi méitǐ lái yǎngài zhēnxiàng.

Corrupt elements often bribe the media to cover up the truth.

尽管调查组掌握了确凿证据，他仍然否认收买过任何公职人员。

Jǐnguǎn diàocházǔ zhǎngwò le quèzáo zhèngjù, tā réngrán fǒurèn shōumǎi guò rènhé gōngzhí rényuán.

Despite the investigation team having solid evidence, he still denied bribing any public officials.

Word Definition - 收买

shōu mǎi to purchase; to buy; to bribe; to buy off

Individual Character Details

收 shōu
买 mǎi