贪污腐化 Corruption and Decay
Explanation
利用职权，非法取得财物，过着奢侈糜烂的生活。
The abuse of power to illegally obtain property and live a life of luxury and decadence.
Origin Story
大明朝时期，有个名叫李诚的官员，他刚开始秉公执法，一心为民，深得百姓爱戴。然而，随着时间的推移，李诚渐渐迷失了自我。他开始利用职务之便，收受贿赂，贪污公款。起初，他只是收受一些小钱，但后来胆子越来越大，贪污的数额也越来越高。他将贪污来的钱财用于建造豪华府邸，购买珍奇异宝，过着纸醉金迷的生活。李诚的所作所为，最终被御史揭发。他被捕入狱，抄家时发现其家产无数，百姓这才恍然大悟，原来他们敬爱的李大人竟是如此贪婪之辈。最终，李诚被判处死刑，他的故事成为了后世警示贪污腐化的反面教材。
During the Ming Dynasty, there was an official named Li Cheng who initially upheld justice and served the people wholeheartedly, earning their deep respect. However, as time went on, Li Cheng gradually lost his way. He began to use his position to accept bribes and embezzle public funds. Initially, he only accepted small sums, but later his boldness grew, and the amounts he embezzled became increasingly larger. He used the embezzled money to build luxurious mansions, buy rare treasures, and live a life of extravagant luxury. Li Cheng’s actions were eventually uncovered by a censor. He was arrested and imprisoned, and when his house was searched, countless possessions were found, leading the people to realize that their esteemed Li Cheng was such a greedy person. Ultimately, Li Cheng was sentenced to death, and his story became a cautionary tale against corruption for future generations.
Usage
作谓语、宾语、定语；多用于对官员的评价
Used as predicate, object, and attributive; often used to evaluate officials
Examples
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某些官员贪污腐化，最终受到了法律的制裁。
mǒuxiē guān yuán tān wū fǔ huà, zuìzhōng shòudào le fǎlǜ de zhìcái
Some officials were corrupt and eventually received legal sanctions.
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历史上，贪污腐化的官员最终都不得善终。
lìshǐ shàng, tān wū fǔ huà de guān yuán zuìzhōng dōu bùdé shàn zhōng
Throughout history, corrupt officials have ultimately met with bad ends.