蛇蝎心肠 venomous heart
Explanation
比喻人心地狠毒，像蛇和蝎子一样。
It is a metaphor describing someone whose heart is as cruel as a snake or scorpion.
Origin Story
很久以前，在一个偏僻的小村庄里，住着一个名叫阿梅的姑娘。阿梅天生丽质，心地善良，深受村民的爱戴。然而，她的继母却是一个蛇蝎心肠的女人。继母嫉妒阿梅的美貌和善良，总是对她百般刁难，甚至想方设法地陷害她。 有一天，继母听说邻村的富家公子要招亲，便起了歹心，想把阿梅嫁过去，好让她自己从中渔利。阿梅不愿意嫁给一个素不相识的人，坚决反抗。继母恼羞成怒，用尽各种手段逼迫阿梅就范。她先是软言相劝，后是威逼利诱，甚至还威胁要把她赶出家门。 阿梅仍然不为所动，她宁愿放弃荣华富贵，也不愿委身于自己不喜欢的人。最终，继母丧失了理智，竟然狠下心来，想毒死阿梅。幸好，村里的一个老中医及时发现了继母的阴谋，救了阿梅一命。 消息传开后，村民们都义愤填膺，纷纷谴责继母的恶行。而阿梅的故事，也在村庄里流传开来，成为了一个警示世人的故事。
A long time ago, in a remote village, lived a girl named Amei. Amei was naturally beautiful and kind-hearted, and was deeply loved by the villagers. However, her stepmother was a cruel woman. The stepmother was jealous of Amei's beauty and kindness, and always made things difficult for her, even trying to frame her in every possible way. One day, the stepmother heard that the rich young master of a neighboring village was looking for a wife, and she had an evil plan. She wanted to marry Amei off to him so that she could profit from it herself. Amei didn't want to marry a complete stranger and resolutely refused. The stepmother was furious and used all kinds of methods to force Amei to give in. She first tried persuasion, then threats and bribery, and even threatened to kick her out of the house. Amei remained unmoved. She would rather give up wealth and glory than marry someone she didn't like. Finally, the stepmother lost her mind and actually decided to poison Amei. Fortunately, an old doctor in the village discovered the stepmother's plot in time and saved Amei's life. When the news spread, the villagers were filled with indignation and condemned the stepmother's evil deeds. And Amei's story was passed down in the village, becoming a cautionary tale.
Usage
用来形容人心地狠毒。
Used to describe someone who is cruel and ruthless.
Examples
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她蛇蝎心肠，害死了自己的亲姐姐。
tā shé xiē xīn cháng, hài sǐ le zìjǐ de qīn jiě jie
She is venomous and killed her own sister.
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这个人蛇蝎心肠，不可与他深交。
zhège rén shé xiē xīn cháng, bù kě yǔ tā shēn jiāo
This man is venomous, don't make friends with him.
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他表面上看起来很和善，实际上却蛇蝎心肠
tā biǎomiàn shang kàn qǐlái hěn héshàn, shíjì shang què shé xiē xīn cháng
He looks kind on the surface, but actually has a cruel heart