Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「殺雞取卵」 and its usage.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「殺雞取卵」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Ovum: egg. In order to get eggs, people would kill the chicken. A metaphor for greedily pursuing immediate benefits without considering long-term interests.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shā jī qǔ luǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saat3 gai1 cheui2 leun2
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
