How do you pronounce 豺狼当道?

豺狼当道 is pronounced chái láng dāng dào in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 豺狼当道 literally mean?

Literally, 豺狼当道 means “Jackals and wolves block the way”. It is used to mean “Wicked people in positions of power or influence”.

Where does 豺狼当道 come from?

豺狼当道 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 豺狼当道?

当道：横在道路中间。比喻坏人当权。

豺狼当道 — “Wicked people in positions of power or influence”

Q: What is the Chinese definition of 豺狼当道?

当道：横在道路中间。比喻坏人当权。

豺狼当道 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Wicked people in positions of power or influence”. Villains in authority. Literally, “Jackals and wolves block the way”.

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豺狼当道 Pronunciation and Pinyin

豺chái
狼láng
当dāng
道dào

豺狼当道 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
豺	chái	10	ruthless wild dog
狼	láng	10	wolf, cruel, greedy
当	dāng	6	to act as or serve as
道	dào	13	way, path, principle, say

Example Sentence with 豺狼当道

在一个组织中，如果豺狼当道，那么团队的士气会受到严重影响，正义难以伸张。

In an organization, if villains are in power, team morale will be severely affected, and justice will be hard to achieve.

Origin and Story of 豺狼当道

After Liang Ji, Emperor Shun of Han's brother-in-law, became a grand general, he colluded with his younger brother Liang Buyi and powerful eunuch factions. Together, they committed all manner of evil, earning the bitter hatred of everyone.

Zhang Gang, a high-ranking official (Guanglu Daifu), attempted to uphold justice and impeach Liang Ji, but his efforts were rebuffed. He then lamented, "Even the central administration is now plagued by villains in power."

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Questions about 豺狼当道

What does 豺狼当道 mean?: 豺狼当道 (chái láng dāng dào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Wicked people in positions of power or influence”.
How do you pronounce 豺狼当道?: 豺狼当道 is pronounced chái láng dāng dào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 豺狼当道 literally mean?: Literally, 豺狼当道 means “Jackals and wolves block the way”. It is used to mean “Wicked people in positions of power or influence”.
Where does 豺狼当道 come from?: 豺狼当道 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 豺狼当道?: 当道：横在道路中间。比喻坏人当权。

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