jing4 si1 mou5 bai6營私舞弊营私舞弊
Jyutpingjing4 si1 mou5 bai6
Yaleyìhng sī móuh baih
Definition
To engage in corruption, abuse power for personal gain, or commit misconduct.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom used to describe professional misconduct or corruption, often in a corporate or governmental context. Because it is a four character idiom, it carries a serious tone and is rarely used in casual, lighthearted conversation. It implies a deliberate misuse of power for personal gain rather than simple incompetence.
Examples
He was corrupt in the company and ended up getting fired.
Do you know which executive is suspected of corruption?
Related words
Common phrases
suspected of corruption
expose corruption
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for being a bad person, but it specifically refers to professional or institutional corruption. It is not used to describe petty theft or minor rule breaking in daily life.
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