殺雞給猴看

saat3 gai1 kap1 hau4 hon3

lit. to kill a chicken in front of a monkey; fig. to make an example of sb (by punishment) to frighten others

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to kill a chicken in front of a monkey; fig. to make an example of sb (by punishment) to frighten others

Written Forms

殺雞給猴看Traditional · Main Form
杀鸡给猴看Alternate Form

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