From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「懲一儆百」. Details below.
Today’s idiom is 「懲一儆百」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Punishment: punishment; warning: warning. Execute one person to warn many.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chéng yī jǐng bǎi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ching4 yat1 ging2 baak3
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
