剥削
Traditional: 剝削
bō xuē HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

资本家剥削工人的劳动成果。
Zīběnjiā bōxuē gōngrén de láodòng chéngguǒ.
Capitalists exploit the labor achievements of workers.
这个制度剥削了穷人的利益。
Zhège zhìdù bōxuē le qióngrén de lìyì.
This system exploits the interests of the poor.
他反对任何形式的剥削行为。
Tā fǎnduì rènhé xíngshì de bōxuē xíngwéi.
He opposes any form of exploitative behavior.
老板剥削工人。
Lǎobǎn bōxuē gōngrén.
The boss exploits workers.
资本家剥削农民。
Zīběnjiā bōxuē nóngmín.
Capitalists exploit farmers.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 剥 (bō) means to peel or strip, and 削 (xuē) means to scrape or cut. Imagine someone stripping away resources or scraping profit from others unfairly—this visual can help recall the meaning of exploitation.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is formal and commonly used in written contexts, such as legal, political, or academic discussions about social justice, labor rights, or economic inequality. It can appear in spoken language in serious conversations but is less common in casual speech. It's often used in contexts like criticizing unfair labor practices or historical oppression.

📖 Grammar Points

剥削 is a transitive verb, often used with objects like 人, 工人, or 劳动力. It can be used in passive structures, e.g., 被剥削 (to be exploited), as in the example sentence. It can also function as a noun in phrases like 剥削者 (exploiter) or 剥削现象 (exploitation phenomenon).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture and history, 剥削 is a significant term linked to Marxist theory and critiques of capitalism, often discussed in the context of class struggle. It's commonly referenced in education and media when addressing social equity, labor reforms, or historical narratives about pre-revolutionary China. The word carries strong moral and political weight.

🔄 Similar Words

压榨 (yāzhà) also means to exploit or squeeze, often with a similar meaning but can imply more forceful extraction, like in labor or resources. 剥削 focuses more on systemic or unfair exploitation, while 压榨 might be used in broader metaphorical contexts (e.g., squeezing juice). 利用 (lìyòng) means to use, which can be neutral or positive, unlike the negative connotation of 剥削.

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