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污浊的心
wū zhuó de xīn
corrupt heart
他的污浊的心让他做出了许多伤天害理的事。
His corrupt heart led him to do many heinous acts.
literary
A heart tainted by moral corruption or evil intentions.
她拒绝原谅那个污浊的心灵，因为他背叛了所有信任。
She refused to forgive that corrupt soul, for he had betrayed all trust.
Often used in moral or religious contexts to describe someone with a wicked nature.
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Pro Tip
Moral vs. Literal
While 污浊的心 literally means 'filthy heart,' it is almost always used metaphorically to describe moral corruption rather than physical dirt. Avoid using it to describe someone who is physically dirty.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
This phrase is rarely used in casual conversation. It is most appropriate in literary, philosophical, or religious discussions about morality and ethics.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 污浊 (wū zhuó, meaning 'filthy' or 'polluted') and 的心 (de xīn, meaning 'heart'). 污浊 originates from classical Chinese, where 污 (wū) means 'dirty' and 浊 (zhuó) means 'turbid' or 'muddy.' The compound describes moral or spiritual corruption rather than physical dirt.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in literary, moral, or religious contexts to describe someone with a fundamentally wicked nature. It is not commonly used in everyday speech but appears in classical or modern Chinese literature, philosophy, or religious texts.
Word Breakdown
污浊
filthy or polluted (morally or spiritually)
compound的
possessive particle (of)
grammar心
heart (as a metaphor for mind, soul, or character)
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