Chinese
zuìyǒuyīngdé
Meaning: to deserve one's punishment; to get what one deserves
Part of Speech: Idiom

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Example sentences

這個大騙子終於被警察抓住了,真是罪有應得。
这个大骗子终于被警察抓住了,真是罪有应得。
This big fraudster was finally caught by the police; he really deserves it.
他落得如此悲慘的下場,真是罪有應得。
He ended up with such a tragic fate; he truly deserved it.

Usage Notes

Used when someone faces the consequences of their wrongdoings.

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