This describes the act of kicking someone when they're already down — taking advantage of a person's misfortune to harm them further. It's a strong condemnation of cruel, opportunistic behavior.
An idiom from classical Chinese literature, often used to criticize those who betray or attack others in their moment of weakness. It's considered highly immoral in Chinese culture.
It names and shames a specific type of social betrayal that Chinese culture deeply abhors. Using this idiom signals moral outrage and reinforces the expectation of compassion, not cruelty, toward the unfortunate.
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