大肆 (dà sì) — (adverb) wantonly, without restraint (used for negative actions)
Definition
大肆 is an adverb that goes BEFORE a verb to mean 'wantonly, without restraint' — only for negative or harmful actions (挥霍, 屠杀, 宣传). Unlike 放肆 or 嚣张 (adjectives describing a person), 大肆 modifies the action itself.
adverb
wantonlywithout restraint (used for negative actions)
Examples
- 大肆，。Tā men dà sì huī huò gōng kuǎn, yǐn qǐ le gōng fèn.They wantonly squandered public funds, arousing public outrage.
- 大肆，。Zhè jiā méi tǐ dà sì xuān chuán xū jiǎ xìn xī, bèi fá kuǎn le.This media outlet wantonly spread false information and was fined.
- 大肆，。Qīn lüè zhě dà sì tú shā píng mín, fàn xià le tāo tiān zuì xíng.The invaders wantonly massacred civilians, committing heinous crimes.
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