殺彘教子

saat3 zi6 gaau3 zi2

to kill a pig as a lesson to the children (idiom); parents must teach by example

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to kill a pig as a lesson to the children (idiom); parents must teach by example

Written Forms

殺彘教子Traditional · Main Form
杀彘教子Alternate Form

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