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    Expressing 'classified information' with 机密 (jīmì)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    机密 + Noun

    Explanation

    The word 机密 (jīmì) means 'classified' or 'confidential,' referring to information that is secret and restricted from public access. It can function as both a noun and an adjective. It is commonly used in government, military, and corporate contexts, as in 机密记录 (classified records).

    Examples

    • 这些机密文件不能带出办公室。

      Zhèxiē jīmì wénjiàn bùnéng dài chū bàngōngshì.

      These classified documents cannot be taken out of the office.

    • 他因泄露国家机密被逮捕了。

      Tā yīn xièlòu guójiā jīmì bèi dàibǔ le.

      He was arrested for leaking state secrets.

    • 只有少数人有权限查看这份机密报告。

      Zhǐyǒu shǎoshù rén yǒu quánxiàn chákàn zhè fèn jīmì bàogào.

      Only a few people have the clearance to view this classified report.

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