罚一劝百 — “To punish an individual as a warning to others”
罚一劝百 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to punish an individual as a warning to others”. To make an example of someone. Literally, “Punish one, admonish a hundred”.
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罚一劝百 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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公司对违反保密协议的员工进行了严肃处理，正是希望通过罚一劝百，警示所有同事。
The company severely dealt with the employee who violated the confidentiality agreement, hoping to punish one as a warning to a hundred, cautioning all colleagues.
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What does 罚一劝百 mean?
罚一劝百 (fá yī quàn bǎi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to punish an individual as a warning to others”.
How do you pronounce 罚一劝百?
罚一劝百 is pronounced fá yī quàn bǎi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 罚一劝百 literally mean?
Literally, 罚一劝百 means “Punish one, admonish a hundred”. It is used to mean “to punish an individual as a warning to others”.
What is the Chinese definition of 罚一劝百?
处罚一个人以惩戒众人。