烹犬藏弓 — “Cook dog, hide bow”
烹犬藏弓 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to discard or harm those who have rendered meritorious service once their utility is over; to eliminate subordinates after they have served their purpose”. Literally, “cook dog, hide bow”.
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What does 烹犬藏弓 mean?
烹犬藏弓 (pēng quǎn cáng gōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to discard or harm those who have rendered meritorious service once their utility is over; to eliminate subordinates after they have served their purpose”.
How do you pronounce 烹犬藏弓?
烹犬藏弓 is pronounced pēng quǎn cáng gōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 烹犬藏弓 literally mean?
Literally, 烹犬藏弓 means “cook dog, hide bow”. It is used to mean “to discard or harm those who have rendered meritorious service once their utility is over; to eliminate subordinates after they have served their purpose”.
What is the Chinese definition of 烹犬藏弓?
犹烹狗藏弓。比喻事成之后把效劳出力的人抛弃以至杀害。