助紂為虐 zhù zhòu wéi nüè

fig. to take the side of the evildoer

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. to take the side of the evildoer
  2. 2. giving succor to the enemy
  3. 3. lit. helping tyrant Zhou 商纣王shāng zhòu wáng in his oppression (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
助 zhù HSK 2
to help; to assist
紂 zhòu
saddle crupper (harness strap on horse's back)
為 wéi
for; because of; to
虐 nüè HSK 6
tyrannical; oppressive