小惩大诫xiǎo chéng dà jièdraw lessons from a petty punishment so that one will not commit greater offences; a stumble may prevent a fall
❍ 小惩而大诫，此小人之福也。(《周易·系辞下》) Petty punishment warns against great penalty. That is where my blessing comes from. 小惩大诫xiǎo chénɡ dà jiè惩：惩罚、惩处；诫：劝戒，警告。对人所犯的小错误加以惩处，以示警戒，不再犯大错或做坏事。Petty punishment warns against great penalty. a stumble may prevent a fall |