蒲鞭之罚 — “Leniency in punishment”
蒲鞭之罚 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Leniency in punishment”. A symbolic and mild reprimand, reflecting a tolerant attitude towards minor faults, especially from a superior to a subordinate. Literally, “Punishment of the reed whip”.
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蒲鞭之罚 Pronunciation and Pinyin
蒲鞭之罚 Character Breakdown
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经理对新员工的疏忽只是口头提醒，体现了蒲鞭之罚的宽容。
The manager only gave the new employee a verbal reminder for their oversight, reflecting the leniency implied by the "punishment of the reed whip."
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What does 蒲鞭之罚 mean?
蒲鞭之罚 (pú biān zhī fá) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Leniency in punishment”.
How do you pronounce 蒲鞭之罚?
蒲鞭之罚 is pronounced pú biān zhī fá in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 蒲鞭之罚 literally mean?
Literally, 蒲鞭之罚 means “Punishment of the reed whip”. It is used to mean “Leniency in punishment”.
What is the Chinese definition of 蒲鞭之罚?
比喻对下属的过错持宽容的态度。