疾恶如风 — “Detest evil like wind”
疾恶如风 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to detest evil and wrongdoing as swiftly and fiercely as a strong wind sweeps away everything”. Literally, “Detest evil like wind”.
疾恶如风 Pronunciation and Pinyin
疾恶如风 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 疾恶如风
During the Han Dynasty, there was a man named Zhu Zhen, styled Bohou, known for his integrity. While serving as a state official, he courageously impeached Shan Kuang, the Administrator of Jiyin, for corruption and unlawful acts.
This indictment even implicated Shan Kuang's powerful elder brother, Shan Chao, who was a Chief Palace Attendant and General of Chariots and Cavalry. Emperor Huan ordered Shan Kuang to be handed over to the Supreme Court as a stern warning to Shan Chao.
Shan Chao, deeply affected, personally sought imprisonment to make amends. People at the time praised Zhu Zhen, saying, 'While some officials' chariots are like chicken coops and their horses like dogs (referring to their lavish and disorderly conduct), Zhu Bohou detests evil as swiftly as a fierce wind.'
Idioms Related to 疾恶如风
More idioms starting with 疾
- jí疾bù不kě可wéi为beyond remedy
- jí疾zhī之rú如chóu仇hate like an enemy
- jí疾zhī之ruò若chóu仇detest as if an enemy
- jí疾shēng声lì厉sè色speak in a quick, harsh voice
- jí疾shēng声dà大hū呼shout loudly and urgently
- jí疾rú如xuán旋zhǒng踵swift as turning one's heel
- jí疾rú如léi雷diàn电as swift as thunder and lightning
- jí疾è恶hǎo好shàn善detest evil, love good
- jí疾wù恶rú如chóu仇hate evil like an enemy
- jí疾è恶rú如chóu雠detest evil like an enemy
- jí疾è恶ruò若chóu仇hate evil like an enemy
- jí疾è恶ruò若chóu雠detest evil like an enemy
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What does 疾恶如风 mean?
疾恶如风 (jí è rú fēng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to detest evil and wrongdoing as swiftly and fiercely as a strong wind sweeps away everything”.
How do you pronounce 疾恶如风?
疾恶如风 is pronounced jí è rú fēng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 疾恶如风 literally mean?
Literally, 疾恶如风 means “Detest evil like wind”. It is used to mean “to detest evil and wrongdoing as swiftly and fiercely as a strong wind sweeps away everything”.
Where does 疾恶如风 come from?
疾恶如风 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 疾恶如风?
痛恨坏人坏事就像狂风猛扫一样。