小人得志 villain's success
Explanation
指品行不端、道德低下的人意外地获得权力或地位。
Refers to a person with poor conduct and low moral values who unexpectedly gains power or status.
Origin Story
战国时期，有一个名叫李斯的穷书生，他怀才不遇，四处碰壁。后来，他凭借自己的才华和手段，投靠了秦始皇，并最终成为秦国的丞相。李斯的故事，就是一个典型的小人得志的例子。他虽然有才华，但他的手段卑鄙，最终害死了许多无辜的人，也导致了秦朝的迅速灭亡。他是一个典型的靠阴谋诡计上位的小人，最终受到应有的惩罚，但对国家和百姓造成的伤害无法挽回。
During the Warring States period, there was a poor scholar named Li Si who was unsuccessful and repeatedly met with rejection. Later, with his abilities and cunning, he sought refuge with Qin Shi Huang and eventually became the Prime Minister of Qin. Li Si's story is a typical example of a villain's success. Although he was talented, his methods were despicable, leading to the deaths of many innocent people and the rapid demise of the Qin dynasty. He was a typical villain who rose to power through intrigue and eventually received his due punishment, but the damage he inflicted on the country and its people was irreparable.
Usage
用于形容品行不端的人意外获得权力或地位，常含贬义。
Used to describe people with poor conduct who unexpectedly gain power or status, often with a derogatory connotation.
Examples
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历史上小人得志的例子不胜枚举，他们往往凭借阴谋诡计窃取权力，最终祸国殃民。
lìshǐ shàng xiǎorén dé zhì de lìzi bùshèngméijǔ, tāmen wǎngwǎng píngjié yīnmóu guǐjì qièqǔ quánlì, zuìzhōng huò guó yāngmín
History is full of examples of villains succeeding, often seizing power through intrigue and ultimately harming the country and the people.
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他虽然出身卑微，但凭借自己的努力和智慧，最终事业有成，这不能说是小人得志。
tā suīrán chūshēn bēiwēi, dàn píngjié zìjǐ de nǔlì hé zhìhuì, zuìzhōng shìyè yǒuchéng, zhè bùnéng shuō shì xiǎorén dé zhì
Although he came from humble beginnings, he achieved professional success through his own efforts and wisdom. This cannot be called the success of a villain.