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以儆效尤
yǐjǐngxiàoyóu
1. in order to warn against following bad examples (idiom)
2. as a warning to others

Character Breakdown

以
yǐ
according to; so as to; because of; then
HSK 2 4 丶
儆
jǐng
to warn; warning
14 丶
效
xiào
result, effect; effective
HSK 4 10 丶
尤
yóu
especially, particularly
HSK 4 4 丶

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