助桀为虐

zhùjiéwéinüè

aid King Jie in his tyrannical rule—aid and abet the evil-doer

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help a tyrant to do evil

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help a tyrant to do evil

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助桀为虐

zhù jié wéi nüè

helping the tyrant Jie to oppress -- evildoers help one another; abet an ill-doer; encourage oppression; help evil; give support to a tyrant; help hold a candle to the devil; help sb. in his evil deeds; help the evildoer to make trouble (to do evil):

这个国家在非洲的行动无异于助桀为虐。 What this country is doing in Africa is as much as holding a light to the devil.