先斬後奏

sin1 zaam2 hau6 zau3

lit. first execute the criminal, then report it to the emperor (idiom) · fig. to take some drastic action without the prior approval of higher authorities

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. first execute the criminal, then report it to the emperor (idiom)
  2. fig. to take some drastic action without the prior approval of higher authorities

Written Forms

先斬後奏Traditional · Main Form
先斩后奏Alternate Form

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