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    Using 剥削 (bōxuē) to express exploitation

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    Structure

    Subject + 剥削 + Object

    Explanation

    剥削 (bōxuē) means "to exploit" or "exploitation," referring to the unfair use or abuse of someone for profit or advantage. It is a strong word often used in political, legal, and social justice contexts. It can function as both a verb and a noun.

    Examples

    • 不应该剥削工人的劳动成果。

      Bù yīnggāi bōxuē gōngrén de láodòng chéngguǒ.

      One should not exploit the fruits of workers' labor.

    • 那家公司因剥削员工而被调查。

      Nà jiā gōngsī yīn bōxuē yuángōng ér bèi diàochá.

      That company was investigated for exploiting its employees.

    • 我们必须反对一切形式的剥削。

      Wǒmen bìxū fǎnduì yīqiè xíngshì de bōxuē.

      We must oppose all forms of exploitation.

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