From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「殺雞哧猴」. Details below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「殺雞哧猴」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
metaphor for punishing one person to intimidate or warn others. Same as “kill the chicken to scare the monkey”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shā jī chī hóu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saat3 gai1 haak3 hau4
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
