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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
不正之风búzhèngzhīfēngunhealthy tendencyHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, Very Hard
búzhèngzhīfēng(bu2zheng4zhi1feng1)bu zheng zhi feng T4
  1. 1unhealthy tendency
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March 24, 2026

不正之风(不正之風)búzhèngzhīfēng(bu2zheng4zhi1feng1)

不正之风 refers to unhealthy or corrupt tendencies that undermine ethical standards and social norms. It is often used in contexts relating to moral issues, corruption, or negative societal influences. The idiom can describe behaviors or practices that are widely recognized as inappropriate or detrimental.

Strokes16DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

不正之风 is often invoked in discussions about corruption in Chinese society, particularly in the context of government and business ethics. The Chinese government's anti-corruption campaigns frequently use this term to address and rectify these unhealthy tendencies.

Memory tip

Imagine a strong, gusty wind (风) blowing through a city, causing chaos and corruption (不正). The image of this turbulent wind symbolizes the disruptive nature of unhealthy tendencies, making it easier to remember that 不正之风 represents negative influences in society.

Meanings of 不正之风

búzhèngzhīfēng(bu2zheng4zhi1feng1)
1unhealthy tendency
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不正之风Simplified
不正之風Traditional
16Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

This idiom is typically used in formal contexts, such as political discussions or academic texts. Learners should note that it often appears in conjunction with other words like '治理' (governance) or '打击' (combat) to describe efforts to eliminate these negative influences. Be careful with the tone: 不 (bu4) is the first tone, and 正 (zheng4) is the fourth tone, which can be tricky for non-native speakers.

HSK Study Tips

Although 不正之风 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to HSK 5 and 6 terms related to ethics and governance. Students should pay attention to the context in which idioms are used, as they often convey deeper meanings beyond the literal translations of individual characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 不正之风 with similar phrases like '正风' (zheng feng), which means 'healthy tendencies'. It's important to remember that 不正之风 specifically refers to negative influences, whereas 正风 denotes positive attributes.

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Idiom spotlight: 不正之风

Chengyu origin story
Literal meaning:not upright's wind

Component characters

不bù(negative prefix)
HSK 14 strokes一
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正zhèngstraight
HSK 25 strokes止
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之zhī(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de])
HSK 43 strokes丿
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风fēngwind
HSK 34 strokes风
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How to say unhealthy tendency in Chinese

“unhealthy tendency” in Chinese is不正之风búzhèngzhīfēng

不正之风 refers to unhealthy or corrupt tendencies that undermine ethical standards and social norms. It is often used in contexts relating to moral issues, corruption, or negative societal influences. The idiom can describe behaviors or practices that are widely recognized as inappropriate or detrimental.

When to use 不正之风

This idiom is typically used in formal contexts, such as political discussions or academic texts. Learners should note that it often appears in conjunction with other words like '治理' (governance) or '打击' (combat) to describe efforts to eliminate these negative influences. Be careful with the tone: 不 (bu4) is the first tone, and 正 (zheng4) is the fourth tone, which can be tricky for non-native speakers.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 不正之风 with similar phrases like '正风' (zheng feng), which means 'healthy tendencies'. It's important to remember that 不正之风 specifically refers to negative influences, whereas 正风 denotes positive attributes.

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It can be translated as 'unhealthy wind' or 'corrupt tendency', but it is better understood as a metaphor for negative social influences.

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