How do you pronounce 作法自毙?

作法自毙 is pronounced zuò fǎ zì bì in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 作法自毙 literally mean?

Literally, 作法自毙 means “make rules, self-destroy”. It is used to mean “to make a rule or law that ultimately harms oneself”.

Where does 作法自毙 come from?

作法自毙 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 作法自毙?

自己立法反而使自己受害。泛指自做自受。

作法自毙 — “To make a rule or law that ultimately harms oneself”

Q: What is the Chinese definition of 作法自毙?

自己立法反而使自己受害。泛指自做自受。

作法自毙 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a rule or law that ultimately harms oneself”. To be hoist with one's own petard; to suffer the consequences of one's own actions. Literally, “make rules, self-destroy”.

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作法自毙 Pronunciation and Pinyin

作zuò
法fǎ
自zì
毙bì

作法自毙 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
作	zuò	7	to do, make, or act
法	fǎ	8	law, method, France
自	zì	6	from, self, naturally
毙	bì	10	die or kill

Example Sentence with 作法自毙

部门经理制定了过于严格的考勤规定，结果他自己也因为迟到而受到了处罚，真是作法自毙。

The department manager created overly strict attendance rules, and consequently, he himself was penalized for being late. He was truly hoist with his own petard.

Origin and Story of 作法自毙

During the Warring States period, Duke Xiao of Qin appointed Shang Yang to implement a series of political and economic reforms in the state of Qin. Prince Si, who was the crown prince, violated the new laws and was consequently punished by Shang Yang.

As a result of these reforms, the state of Qin gradually grew strong and prosperous. Later, Prince Si ascended to the throne and became King Huiwen of Qin.

Harboring a grudge, King Huiwen sought to punish Shang Yang for his past actions. Shang Yang attempted to flee, but due to the very laws and strict system he had established, no one dared to offer him refuge or assistance.

In a twist of fate, Shang Yang was ultimately hoist with his own petard – he fell victim to the very legal framework he had created – and was eventually captured and executed by King Qin.

Idioms Related to 作法自毙

Synonyms of 作法自毙

Antonyms of 作法自毙

jià嫁huò祸yú于rén人shift blame onto others

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Questions about 作法自毙

What does 作法自毙 mean?: 作法自毙 (zuò fǎ zì bì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a rule or law that ultimately harms oneself”.
How do you pronounce 作法自毙?: 作法自毙 is pronounced zuò fǎ zì bì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 作法自毙 literally mean?: Literally, 作法自毙 means “make rules, self-destroy”. It is used to mean “to make a rule or law that ultimately harms oneself”.
Where does 作法自毙 come from?: 作法自毙 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 作法自毙?: 自己立法反而使自己受害。泛指自做自受。

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