Free Chinese learning, tailored for you! This series highlights idioms and proverbs, useful in many contexts. Let’s explain 「殺雞取蛋」 and how it’s used.
The Chinese idiom 「殺雞取蛋」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
A metaphor for greed for immediate small benefits at the expense of long-term interests. Also known as “killing the chicken to get the eggs.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shā jī qǔ dàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saat3 gai1 cheui2 daan2
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.
