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Definition
Frenzied, crazy, or to have lost all sense of reason; unscrupulous and mad.
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How it's used
This idiom describes behavior that is not just irrational, but morally reprehensible or dangerously extreme. It is often used in news reports or heated arguments to condemn someone who has crossed a line of decency. Unlike simply calling someone 痴線, which can be playful or mild, this term carries a heavy, serious tone of moral outrage.
Examples
His actions are truly unscrupulous; he completely disregards how others feel.
Why would you come up with such a crazy, unhinged plan?
Related words
Common phrases
behavior is unscrupulous
simply insane
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is merely eccentric or silly. It is reserved for actions that are genuinely harmful, cruel, or completely detached from reality.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
