To be eternally infamous; to go down in history as a villain; to leave an everlasting bad name.
那位商人因为欺诈行为最终遗臭万年，他的名字成了不诚信的代名词。
The businessman's fraudulent activities ultimately earned him eternal infamy, his name becoming synonymous with dishonesty.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Huan Wen, the Grand Marshal, held absolute power over the government. He fought many battles, achieving numerous military successes. With his high position and great power, ambition began to grow within him.
One day, while lying in bed, he remarked, "One should not live an unknown life." His close associates dared not speak. He then sat up and continued, "If a person cannot leave a good name for a hundred generations, then they should at least leave a bad name for ten thousand years."
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