明知故犯 in English ming2 zhi1 gu4 fan4 Meaning

Meanings

  • deliberate violation (idiomatic expression); intentional crime

Simplified Characters

明 知 故 犯

Traditional Characters

明 知 故 犯

Pinyin

ming2 zhi1 gu4 fan4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

明ming2Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) 知zhi1to know 故gu4happening 犯fan4to violate