助纣为虐
Traditional form:
助紂為虐
Pinyin (reading):
zhù Zhòuwéinüè
Definitions:
- lit. helping tyrant Zhou 商紂王／商纣王 ( Shāng Zhòuwáng) in his oppression (idiom)
- fig. to take the side of the evildoer
- giving succor to the enemy
Characters:
- 助 - to help, to aid, to assist
- 纣 - saddle strap, harness; an emperor
- 为 - to do, to act; to handle, to govern; to be
- 虐 - cruel, harsh, oppressive
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