假公济私 use public office for private gain
Explanation
假公济私，指利用职务的便利，假借公家的名义或权力，来谋取私人的利益。是一种严重的违法违纪行为，严重损害了国家和人民的利益。
Using one's position for private gain is to use the convenience of one's position and the name or power of the public to seek personal gain. It is a serious violation of laws and disciplines, seriously damaging the interests of the state and the people.
Origin Story
话说宋朝时期，有个名叫王安石的宰相，他一心为民，施行变法，却遭到了很多朝臣的反对。其中，有一个名叫司马光的官员，表面上赞同王安石的变法，暗地里却处处掣肘。他利用职务的便利，假借公家的名义，暗中侵吞国家财产，中饱私囊，大肆敛财。王安石得知此事后，非常痛心，他告诫身边的官员说：“司马光身为朝廷重臣，却假公济私，以权谋私，这种行为实在令人痛恨！我们做官要一心为民，绝不能假公济私，损害国家和人民的利益！”王安石最终将司马光革职查办，维护了国家的利益。
In the Song Dynasty, there was a prime minister named Wang Anshi, who devoted himself to the people and implemented reforms, but was opposed by many court officials. Among them was an official named Sima Guang, who superficially supported Wang Anshi's reforms but secretly obstructed them. He used the convenience of his position, under the guise of public affairs, to secretly embezzle state property, enrich himself, and extort money. After Wang Anshi learned about this, he was very heartbroken and admonished the officials around him: "Sima Guang, as a senior court official, uses his position for private gain, a behavior that is truly hateful! We officials must serve the people wholeheartedly and must never use our public positions for private gain, harming the interests of the state and the people!" Wang Anshi eventually dismissed Sima Guang from office and investigated the case, safeguarding the interests of the state.
Usage
形容利用职务之便谋取私利。常用于批评和谴责。
Describes using one's position for personal gain. Often used in criticism and condemnation.
Examples
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他总是假公济私，中饱私囊。
tā zǒng shì jiǎ gōng jì sī, zhōng bǎo sīnáng
He always uses his public position for private gain.
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这种假公济私的行为必须受到严惩。
zhè zhǒng jiǎ gōng jì sī de xíngwéi bìxū shòudào yánchéng
Such behavior must be severely punished.
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不要假公济私，要以公正为准绳。
bùyào jiǎ gōng jì sī, yào yǐ gōngzhèng wéi zhǔnshéng
Don't use your public position for private gain, be guided by justice.