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亡羊补牢

亡羊補牢
wáng yáng bǔ láoHSK 7

亡羊补牢 (wáng yáng bǔ láo) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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idiom 成语

  1. Englishto take remedial action after a loss (lit. to mend the sheepfold after sheep have been lost)

    • EX
      既然已经意识到自己的错误，那就亡羊补牢，及时改正就还来得及。

      Now that you've realized your mistake, it's not too late to take remedial action and correct it.

    • EX
      事故发生之后完善管理制度，这虽是亡羊补牢，但可以避免更大的损失。

      Improving the management system after the accident may be remedial action after the fact, but it can prevent even greater losses.