被
告

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The word 被告 is formed by combining two characters: 被, which carries a sense of "to receive" or "to suffer" (often implying passivity), and 告, which means "to accuse" or "to sue". Together, they create a literal and conceptual meaning of "the one who is accused" or "the recipient of a charge", directly identifying the person against whom a legal action is brought.

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被告否认了指控。

Bèigào fǒurènle zhǐkòng.

The defendant denied the charges.

法院传唤了被告。

Fǎyuàn chuánhuànle bèigào.

The court summoned the defendant.

被告的律师提出了上诉。

Bèigào de lǜshī tíchūle shàngsù.

The defendant's lawyer filed an appeal.

检察官指控被告犯有盗窃罪。

Jiǎncháguān zhǐkòng bèigào fànyǒu dàoqiè zuì.

The prosecutor accused the defendant of theft.

在庭审中，被告保持了沉默，但证据对他不利。

Zài tíngshěn zhōng, bèigào bǎochíle chénmò, dàn zhèngjù duì tā bùlì.

During the trial, the defendant remained silent, but the evidence was against him.

Word Definition - 被告

bèi gào (law) the defendant; the accused

Individual Character Details

被 bèi
告 gào