Chinese idioms like 「藏弓烹狗」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「藏弓烹狗」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
When all the birds have been shot, put away the good bow; when the cunning rabbit is caught, cook the hunting dog and eat the meat. In the old days, it was used to describe the situation where rulers would abandon or kill their meritorious officials after coming to power.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cáng gōng pēng gǒu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chong4 gung1 paang1 gau2
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
