to charge a public official with misconduct in office, leading to a legal trial or removal from power

to file a formal accusation or charges against an official for neglect of duty, specifically in a historical context; same as [[弹劾|彈劾|tan2 he2]]

To list an official's crimes and charge them with misconduct

(historical) to submit a memorandum to the emperor to report an official's crimes or to impeach them

The legal authority granted to a government body to investigate and bring formal charges against public officials for illegal conduct or neglect of duty.

(literary) to submit a formal resignation while taking responsibility for an error; an ancient way for officials to resign while blaming themselves

to impeach or charge an official for misconduct or negligence