助天为虐 — “To take advantage of a disaster or difficult situation to inflict harm”
助天为虐 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to take advantage of a disaster or difficult situation to inflict harm”. To add to others' suffering when they are already vulnerable. Literally, “Assist heaven in tyranny”.
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What does 助天为虐 mean?
助天为虐 (zhù tiān wéi nüè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to take advantage of a disaster or difficult situation to inflict harm”.
How do you pronounce 助天为虐?
助天为虐 is pronounced zhù tiān wéi nüè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 助天为虐 literally mean?
Literally, 助天为虐 means “Assist heaven in tyranny”. It is used to mean “to take advantage of a disaster or difficult situation to inflict harm”.
What is the Chinese definition of 助天为虐?
趁有天灾的时候害人。