越轨 (yuè guǐ) — to overstep bounds, to transgress (social norms, rules)
Definition
Verb meaning to overstep social or moral norms — describes behavior that crosses accepted boundaries (e.g. affairs, corruption), not minor rule-breaking.
verb
to overstep boundsto transgress (social norms, rules)
Examples
- 越轨。Tā yīn wèi yuè guǐ ér bèi gōng sī kāi chú le.He was fired by the company for overstepping bounds.
- ，。Tā zhè cì yuè le guǐ, méi yǒu rén yuán liàng tā.This time he transgressed, and no one forgave him.
- 越轨。Shè huì duì yuè guǐ xíng wéi yǒu yán gé de guī fàn.Society has strict norms for deviant behavior.
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