顶 罪

dǐng zuìdictionary entry

to take the blame for sb else / to compensate for one's crime / to get charges dropped (by paying money etc)

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

頂罪 顶罪 [ding3 zui4] /to take the blame for sb else/to compensate for one's crime/to get charges dropped (by paying money etc)/

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Other forms in these source records: 頂罪

顶
dǐng
apex / crown of the head / top / roof / most / to carry on the head / to push to the top / to go against / to replace / to substitute / to be subjected to (an aerial bombing, hailstorm etc) / (slang) to "bump" a forum thread to raise its profile / classifier for headwear, hats, veils etc
罪
zuì
guilt / crime / fault / blame / sin / variant of 罪[zuì], crime

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