Definition
伤风败俗 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) used to describe behavior that is morally outrageous or scandalous — literally 'injure the wind, defeat the customs.' It's a fixed expression, often used as a predicate or attribute to condemn actions that violate social norms or public decency. You'll see it in formal or critical contexts, such as news commentary or moral debates.
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outrageousscandalousmorally corrupting (of behavior or actions)
Examples
- 伤风败俗。Zhè zhǒng shāng fēng bài sú de xíngwéi yǐnqǐ le gōngfèn.This kind of scandalous behavior aroused public outrage.
- 伤风败俗，。Tāmen juéde nàxiē diànyǐng nèiróng shāng fēng bài sú, bú shìhé niánqīngrén kàn.They think those movies have morally corrupting content and are unsuitable for young people.
- ，伤风败俗。Zài gǔdài, zhèyàng de yánlùn huì bèi shìwéi shāng fēng bài sú.In ancient times, such remarks would be regarded as morally outrageous.
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