丛雀渊鱼 — “To fail to act benevolently or wisely”
丛雀渊鱼 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to fail to act benevolently or wisely”. Causing people to become alienated and turn to alternatives, much like birds seeking new thickets or fish new pools. It suggests that poor treatment or mismanagement will drive people away. Literally, “Sparrows in thickets and fish in deep pools”.
丛雀渊鱼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 丛雀渊鱼 mean?
丛雀渊鱼 (cóng què yuān yú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to fail to act benevolently or wisely”.
How do you pronounce 丛雀渊鱼?
丛雀渊鱼 is pronounced cóng què yuān yú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 丛雀渊鱼 literally mean?
Literally, 丛雀渊鱼 means “Sparrows in thickets and fish in deep pools”. It is used to mean “to fail to act benevolently or wisely”.
What is the Chinese definition of 丛雀渊鱼?
比喻不行善政，等于把老百姓赶到敌人方面去。