Definition
丧心病狂 is a strong Chinese idiom literally meaning 'lost heart, sick mad'. It describes someone whose actions are so cruel, ruthless, and devoid of humanity that they seem morally insane. The phrase carries strong condemnation and is used for extreme acts like violence, exploitation, or betrayal.
idiom
frenzied and heartlessmorally insanecold-bloodedly cruel
Examples
- 丧心病狂。Nà ge zuìfàn de xíngwéi jiǎnzhí shì sàng xīn bìng kuáng.That criminal's actions are simply heartless and insane.
- 丧心病狂，。Wèile qián tā zuò chū sàng xīn bìng kuáng de shì, yìdiǎn yě bù hòuhuǐ.He did something crazily vicious for money, without any regret.
- 丧心病狂。Zhèxiē sàng xīn bìng kuáng de piànzi zhuānmén qīpiàn lǎoniánrén.These morally insane swindlers specifically target elderly people.
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