助纣为虐(zhù zhòu wéi nu:è)

4 charactersTrad. 助紂爲虐

lit. helping tyrant Zhou 商纣王 in his oppression (idiom)

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Word information

Pinyin
zhù zhòu wéi nu:è
Meaning
lit. helping tyrant Zhou 商纣王 in his oppression (idiom)
HSK level
Characters
4
Traditional
助紂爲虐

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