Definition
不义之财 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that refers to wealth acquired through dishonest, immoral, or illegal means — literally 'unrighteous wealth.' You use it to criticize gains that come from corruption, theft, fraud, or exploitation. It functions as a noun phrase and is common in formal speech, news commentary, and moral discussions.
n.
ill-gotten wealthdishonestly acquired money or property
Examples
- 不义之财。Tā kào tānwū shòuhuì jīlěi le dàliàng bù yì zhī cái.He accumulated a large amount of ill-gotten wealth through embezzlement and bribery.
- 不义之财。Nàxiē bù yì zhī cái chízǎo huì bèi zhuī huí.That ill-gotten wealth will be recovered sooner or later.
- 不义之财。Tā quànjiè shāngrén bú yào tāntú bù yì zhī cái.He advised businessmen not to covet ill-gotten wealth.
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