祸国殃民之事
“that plague the nation and its people.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
莫再行此等
“Never again commit such acts”
祸国殃民 之事
“that plague the nation and its people.”
臣等惶恐
“- We shall keep that in heart. - We shall keep that in heart.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Confucian political philosophy, leaders are judged by whether they protect the populace or cause them harm, making this phrase a severe political reprimand.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
bring disaster to the country and people; undermine state welfare
A powerful four-character idiom reserved for severe corruption, treason, or destructive governance.