We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「助桀為暴」, explained below.
This introduction highlights the idiom 「助桀為暴」, with its meaning and examples explained below.
Jie was a tyrant in the late Xia Dynasty. A metaphor for helping evil people do bad things. Same as “aiding and abetting the tyrant.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhù jié wéi bào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jo6 git6 wai6/wai4 bou6
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
