Definition
无耻之徒 is a fixed four-character phrase (chengyu-like) meaning 'a shameless person'. It's a strong, derogatory noun used to criticize someone's moral character. The structure is 无耻 (shameless) + 之 (possessive particle) + 徒 (person, follower), literally 'a shameless person'. It is formal and literary, often found in written language or dramatic accusations.
n.
a shameless personshameless individual
Examples
- ，无耻之徒。Tā jūrán zuò chū zhè zhǒng shì, zhēn shì mó.He actually did such a thing — what a shameless person.
- 无耻之徒。Nà ge mó wèile qián shénme dōu gàn de chūlái.That shameless person will do anything for money.
- 无耻之徒。Rénrén dōu mà tā shì mó.Everyone calls him a shameless person.
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