Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to bully others by relying on one's own or someone else's power or influence.' It describes someone who uses their position, connections, or authority to oppress or mistreat weaker people. The structure is 仗 (rely on) + 势 (power) + 欺 (bully) + 人 (people). You can use it to criticize arrogant or corrupt behavior in any context — workplace, school, or society.
f.e.
to bully others by relying on one's power or influenceto throw one's weight around
Examples
- 仗势欺人，。Nà ge guānyuán lìyòng zhíquán zhàng shì qī rén, zuìzhōng bèi diàochá le.That official used his authority to bully others and was eventually investigated.
- 仗势欺人，。Xuéxiào lǐ yǒuxiē gāo niánjí xuéshēng zhàng shì qī rén, qīfu dī niánjí tóngxué.Some upperclassmen at school throw their weight around and bully younger students.
- 仗势欺人，。Tā zhàng zhe fùqīn de quánshì zhàng shì qī rén, dàjiā dōu gǎn nù bù gǎn yán.He relies on his father's power to bully others; everyone is angry but dares not speak up.
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