English–Chinese
“collude in wrongdoing” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinláng bèi wéi jiān
Example
警方发现官员与商人狼狈为奸，收受贿赂。jǐng fāng fā xiàn guān yuán yǔ shāng rén láng bèi wéi jiān shōu shòu huì lù
The police discovered that the officials and merchants were colluding and taking bribes.
How to say “collude in wrongdoing” in Chinese
“Collude in wrongdoing” in Chinese is 狼狈为奸 (láng bèi wéi jiān).
A hidden partnership in which two sides use their shared interests to carry out harmful or unlawful acts.
Example sentences with 狼狈为奸
工厂负责人与原料供应商狼狈为奸，偷工减料以牟利。gōng chǎng fù zé rén yǔ yuán liào gōng yìng shāng láng bèi wéi jiān tōu gōng jiǎn liào yǐ móu lì
The factory manager and the raw material supplier conspired, using inferior materials and cutting corners for profit.
Tips for using 狼狈为奸
- This idiom is a strong accusation rather than a neutral description of teamwork, so its tone is closer to alleging corrupt or criminal cooperation than simply saying that people work together.