作恶多端 (zuō) — to commit all kinds of evil; to be guilty of many wicked deeds
Definition
Four-character idiom for someone who has committed many wicked acts — emphasizes the *quantity and variety* of evil deeds, not a single crime. Strongly negative, used for habitual offenders or villains.
idiom
to commit all kinds of evilto be guilty of many wicked deeds
Examples
- 作恶多端。Zhè ge zuō de zuì fàn zhōng yú bèi zhuā zhù le.This criminal who had committed many evil deeds was finally caught.
- 作恶多端，。Tā zuō, zuì zhōng dé dào le yīng yǒu de chéng fá.He committed many evil deeds and eventually got the punishment he deserved.
- 作恶多端，。Diàn yǐng lǐ de fǎn pài zuō, ràng rén hèn zhī rù gǔ.The villain in the movie committed all kinds of evil, making people hate him deeply.
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