不轨 (bù guǐ) — seditious; against the law or societal norms (often implying plotting or rebellion)
Definition
Used almost only in fixed phrases like 图谋不轨 and 不轨行为 to describe plotting illegal or rebellious acts. It is not a standalone verb — the sense 'seditious, unlawful' lives in the collocation.
verb
seditiousagainst the law or societal norms (often implying plotting or rebellion)
Examples
- 不轨。Tā bèi zhǐ kòng tú móu bù guǐ.He was accused of plotting sedition.
- 不轨。Gōng sī nèi bù chū xiàn le bù guǐ xíng wéi.Improper (seditious) behavior appeared inside the company.
- 不轨。Jǐng chá mì qiè zhù yì zhe nà xiē bù guǐ fēn zǐ.The police are closely watching those unlawful elements.
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