臭名昭著 notorious
Explanation
臭名昭著意思是坏名声人尽皆知，形容名声极坏。
Notorious means that a bad reputation is widely known and the person or thing is known for something negative.
Origin Story
话说古代有个贪官，鱼肉乡里，横征暴敛，民怨沸腾。他搜刮民脂民膏，中饱私囊，生活奢侈腐败，家中堆满金银珠宝，妻妾成群。百姓对其恨之入骨，暗中诅咒他不得好死。这贪官虽然权势滔天，但其恶行早已传遍大江南北，臭名昭著，人人喊打。最终，他被揭发，遭到朝廷严惩，被抄家灭族，财产充公，他的名字也永远地被钉在了历史的耻辱柱上，成为后世反面教材。
Once upon a time, in ancient China, there was a corrupt official who oppressed the people and collected exorbitant taxes, causing widespread resentment. He embezzled public funds, lived a life of luxury, and had many concubines. The people hated him intensely and secretly cursed him. Although this official was powerful, his evil deeds were known throughout the land, and he was notorious. Eventually, he was exposed, severely punished, his family was destroyed, and his property was confiscated. His name was forever etched in the annals of infamy, becoming a cautionary tale for generations to come.
Usage
作谓语、定语；指名声很坏。
Used as predicate or attributive; refers to someone with a very bad reputation.
Examples
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他因为贪污受贿，臭名昭著。
ta yīnwèi tānwū shòuhuì, chòu míng zhāo zhù
He is notorious for bribery and corruption.
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这家公司臭名昭著，以压榨员工而闻名。
zhè jiā gōngsī chòu míng zhāo zhù, yǐ yāzhā yuángōng ér wénmíng
This company is notorious for exploiting its employees.