Definition
横行无忌 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to act with impunity, running roughshod over others without fear of consequences'. 横行 ('to go on a rampage') combined with 无忌 ('without scruples') paints the picture of someone who does as they please, often tyrannically and lawlessly. Use it to criticize unchecked power, bullying, or criminal behavior in society.
f.e.
to run wildto act without restraint or fear of consequences
Examples
- 横行无忌，。Zhèxiē hēi'è shìlì zài dāngdì héng, bǎixìng gǎn nù bù gǎn yán.These criminal forces ran amok locally, and the people dared to be angry but not to speak up.
- ，横行无忌。Fǎlǜ miànqián rénrén píngděng, jué bù róngxǔ rènhé rén héng.All are equal before the law; no one is allowed to act with impunity.
- 横行无忌，。Nà ge fǔbài de guānyuán chángqī héng, zuìzhōng bèi shéng zhī yǐ fǎ.That corrupt official had long acted without restraint, and was eventually brought to justice.
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