The idiom 'when the above behave wrongly, the below will do the same' illustrates how misconduct by superiors or elders leads to similar behavior in subordinates or juniors.
“上梁不正下梁歪”形容上级或长辈品行不端,导致下属或晚辈也跟着做坏事。
| 成语 | 上梁不正下梁歪 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 上梁:指上级或长辈。比喻在上的人行为不正,下面的人也跟着做坏事。 |
| 出处 | 晋·杨泉《物理论》:“上不正,下参差。” |
| 拼音 | shàng liáng bù zhèng xià liáng wāi |
| 拼音码 | slbw |
| 用法 | 复句式;作宾语、分句;含贬义 |
| 英语 | when the above behave wrongly,the below will do the same |
| 故事 | 宋朝时,陈州接连发生自然灾害,朝廷派贪官刘得中和杨金吾开仓卖粮,他们假公济私抬高粮价,还在粮食里掺沙,分量还不够。老百姓对他们的这种行为极为愤慨,但也没办法,只有叹息:“上梁不正下梁歪” |
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