所作所为 (suǒ zuò suǒ wéi) — one's conduct and deeds, what one has done
Definition
A formal set phrase meaning 'one's conduct and deeds' — emphasizes moral or ethical judgment of a person's overall behavior, not a single action. Often used in writing or criticism to question or hold someone accountable.
phrase
one's conduct and deedswhat one has done
Examples
- 所作所为。Tā de suǒ zuò suǒ wéi ràng rén fēi cháng shī wàng.His conduct has been very disappointing.
- 所作所为。Měi gè rén dōu yào duì zì jǐ de suǒ zuò suǒ wéi fù zé.Everyone must be responsible for their own deeds.
- 所作所为？Nǐ nán dào bù jué dé zì jǐ de suǒ zuò suǒ wéi yǒu wèn tí ma?Don't you think there's something wrong with what you've done?
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