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助纣为虐

zhùZhòuwéinüè

Traditional: 助紂為虐

lit. helping tyrant Zhou [[商紂王|商纣王<ShāngZhòuwáng>]] in his oppression (idiom) / fig. to take the side of the evildoer / giving succor to the enemy

Character Breakdown

助
zhù
to help, to aid, to assist
HSK 2
纣
zhòu
saddle strap, harness; an emperor
为
wèi
to do, to act; to handle, to govern; to be
HSK 2
虐
nüè
cruel, harsh, oppressive
HSK 6

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