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助纣为虐
助紂為虐
zhùZhòuwéinüè
1. lit. helping tyrant Zhou [[商紂王|商纣王<ShāngZhòuwáng>]] in his oppression (idiom)
2. fig. to take the side of the evildoer
3. giving succor to the enemy

Character Breakdown

助
zhù
to help, to aid, to assist
HSK 2 7 丶
纣
zhòu
saddle strap, harness; an emperor
6 丶
为
wèi
to do, to act; to handle, to govern; to be
HSK 2 4 丶
虐
nüè
cruel, harsh, oppressive
HSK 6 9 丶

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