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黑心

hēi xīn
adjective★Intermediate— evil, wicked, or unscrupulous
informal

Describing someone or something as morally corrupt, dishonest, or malicious.

黑心食品商家为了赚钱,使用劣质原料。

Unscrupulous food vendors use substandard ingredients to make money.

他黑心地欺骗了无辜的老人。

He wickedly deceived innocent elderly people.

💡

Often used to describe people or organizations that prioritize profit over ethics.

Collocations

黑心老板wicked boss黑心食品unscrupulous food黑心企业unscrupulous company

Synonyms

黑暗邪恶不道德

Antonyms

善良诚实道德

Related Phrases

黑心肝phrase
wicked heart

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Often used in negative contexts to describe morally questionable actions.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Use sparingly to maintain impact, as excessive use may dilute its meaning.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '黑' (black, often symbolizing evil) and '心' (heart, representing inner nature).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used to criticize unethical behavior in business or personal conduct.

Word Breakdown

黑
black, evil
root
+
心
heart, inner nature
root
汉英词典

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