罪孽深重 grave sin
Explanation
指做了很大的坏事，犯了很大的罪。
It refers to someone who has done a lot of bad things and committed a lot of crimes.
Origin Story
话说大唐盛世，长安城内繁华似锦，却暗藏着无数的罪恶。有个叫李白的书生，自幼饱读诗书，却迷恋权势，为了飞黄腾达，不惜陷害忠良，贪赃枉法，甚至参与策划了震惊朝野的“安史之乱”。他利用自己的才华和地位，欺压百姓，鱼肉乡里，搜刮民脂民膏，使得无数百姓家破人亡，流离失所。李白虽有才华，但其心术不正，罪孽深重，最终落得个凄惨的下场，他的一生，成为了一个警示的故事，提醒人们，即使拥有再高的才华，也要有正直的心性和高尚的品德，才能走得长远，才能无愧于心。
In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the city of Chang'an was bustling, yet it hid countless evils. There was a scholar named Li Bai who, despite his extensive education since childhood, was obsessed with power and wealth. To achieve this, he shamelessly framed loyal officials, engaged in corruption, and even participated in planning the shocking An Lushan Rebellion. He used his talent and position to oppress the common people, extorting their wealth and leaving countless families devastated and homeless. While talented, Li Bai's heart was crooked and his sins were deep. Ultimately, he suffered a tragic end, his life serving as a cautionary tale. Even with great talent, only integrity and noble character can bring lasting success and inner peace.
Usage
作谓语、宾语；指罪恶深重
Used as predicate and object; refers to serious crimes.
Examples
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他罪孽深重，良心不安。
ta zuiniè shēnzhòng, liángxīn bù'ān
He has committed serious crimes and feels uneasy.
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他罪孽深重，必遭天谴。
ta zuiniè shēnzhòng, bì zāo tiānqǐ
He has committed serious crimes and will surely be punished by Heaven.