行径 (xíng jìng) — (negative) action, behavior, conduct (usually disapproving)

Definition

A formal noun for someone's (negative) actions or conduct, always with a disapproving tone. Unlike the neutral 行为, 行径 implies the acts are shameful, despicable, or outrageous.

noun
(negative) actionbehaviorconduct (usually disapproving)
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Examples

  • 行径
    Zhè zhǒng yě mán xíng jìng yǐn qǐ le gōng fèn.
    This kind of barbaric act aroused public outrage.
  • 行径
    Tā de bēi liè xíng jìng lìng rén bù chǐ.
    His despicable behavior is contemptible.
  • 行径
    Huǎng yán hé qī piàn shì wú chǐ de xíng jìng.
    Lies and deception are shameless acts.

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