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Definition
Dissolute and licentious, especially regarding unrestrained sexual behavior or indulgence.
How it's used
This term carries a strong moral judgment and is typically used to describe historical figures or people who have completely abandoned social norms for personal indulgence. It is formal in tone and rarely used in casual conversation to describe friends or acquaintances, as it implies a severe lack of character. When used, it often appears in the set phrase 荒淫無道 to emphasize the combination of sexual excess and political corruption.
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Do not use this to describe someone who is simply having a lot of fun or being a bit wild. It specifically connotes a level of moral decay or excessive, often illicit, sexual behavior that is considered shameful or destructive.
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