劣迹 (liè jì) — misdeed; evil doing
Definition
A formal written term for shameful misdeeds or wrongdoing, usually implying public exposure or moral judgment. Often paired with 曝光, 揭露, or 掩盖, and used of public figures, officials, or organizations.
noun
misdeedevil doing
Examples
- 劣迹。Zhè ge zhèng kè de liè jì bèi méi tǐ bào guāng le.This politician's misdeeds were exposed by the media.
- 劣迹。Tā nián qīng shí fàn xià de liè jì zhì jīn réng bèi rén tí qǐ.The misdeeds he committed in his youth are still brought up by people today.
- 劣迹。Gōng sī jí lì yǎn gài guǎn lǐ céng de liè jì.The company tried its best to cover up the misdeeds of the management.
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