千人所指 Pointed out by a thousand people
Explanation
比喻众口一词地指责。
A metaphor for unanimous condemnation.
Origin Story
西汉时期，奸臣董贤专权，弄得民不聊生。汉哀帝宠信董贤，对他百般袒护。朝中大臣纷纷上书弹劾董贤，但汉哀帝不听，反而将这些大臣贬官或处死。一时间，董贤的罪行昭然若揭，成为众矢之的，人人得而诛之。大臣王嘉也上书指责董贤的罪行，指出他“千人所指，无病而死”。最终，董贤被诛杀，其结局正应了“千人所指”的预言。这个故事说明，即使权势再大，也无法对抗正义的力量，最终必将受到应有的惩罚。
During the Western Han Dynasty, the treacherous official Dong Xian gained power, causing the people to suffer greatly. Emperor Ai of the Han Dynasty favored Dong Xian and shielded him in every way. Court officials repeatedly submitted petitions to impeach Dong Xian, but Emperor Ai refused to listen, instead demoting or executing those officials. For a time, Dong Xian's crimes became well-known, making him a target of public outrage, with everyone wanting to punish him. Official Wang Jia also submitted a petition denouncing Dong Xian's crimes, pointing out that he "would die without illness, being condemned by thousands". In the end, Dong Xian was executed, his fate confirming the prophecy of "being condemned by thousands". This story illustrates that even the greatest power cannot overcome the force of justice and will ultimately receive the punishment it deserves.
Usage
多用于贬义，形容一个人或一件事情受到众人的批评和指责。
Mostly used in a derogatory sense to describe a person or thing that is criticized and condemned by many.
Examples
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他做了那些伤天害理的事，早已是千夫所指了。
tā zuò le nàxiē shāngtīanhài lǐ de shì, zǎoyǐ shì qiānfū suǒ zhǐ le
He has done those harmful things, and has long been pointed out by thousands of people.
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他因为贪污受贿，成了千夫所指的对象。
tā yīnwèi tānwū shòuhuì, chéng le qiānfū suǒ zhǐ de duìxiàng
He became the target of public condemnation because of embezzlement and bribery.
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他的行为遭到了千夫所指，社会舆论一片哗然。
tā de xíngwéi zāoshòu le qiānfū suǒ zhǐ, shèhuì yúlùn yīpiàn huārán
His actions caused an uproar in public opinion, and he was condemned by everyone in society.