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For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「罰一勸百」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
Punish one person to serve as a warning to all.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fá yī quàn bǎi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fat6 yat1 hyun3 baak3
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.

