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spare the rod and spoil the child in Chinese

spare the rod and spoil the child in Chinese is 不打不成器.

spare the rod and spoil the child in Chinese

不打不成器

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Pronounced: bù dǎ bù chéng qì

If one does not discipline a child, it will never learn obedience and good manners.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "spare the rod and spoil the child" in Chinese?

"spare the rod and spoil the child" in Chinese is 不打不成器.

How do you pronounce 不打不成器?

"spare the rod and spoil the child" in Chinese is 不打不成器, pronounced "bù dǎ bù chéng qì".

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