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亡羊补牢 Meaning
亡羊补牢
Learn the meaning of 亡羊补牢, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 亡羊补牢 means lit. to mend the pen after sheep are lost (idiom).
Meaning in English
Lit. to mend the pen after sheep are lost (idiom)
| Chinese | 亡羊补牢 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | wang2 yang2 bu3 lao2 |
| Definitions | lit. to mend the pen after sheep are lost (idiom); fig. to act belatedly; better late than never; to lock the stable door after the horse has bolted |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 亡羊补牢 mean?
亡羊补牢 means lit. to mend the pen after sheep are lost (idiom).
How do you pronounce 亡羊补牢?
亡羊补牢 is pronounced wang2 yang2 bu3 lao2 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 亡羊补牢 a Chinese idiom or saying?
亡羊补牢 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.