象齿焚身xiàng chǐ fén shēnan elephant is killed because of its ivory;the elephant has tusks to the destruction of its body-wealth invites disaster
❍ 象有齿以焚其身，贿也。《《左传·襄二十四年》)The elephant has tusks to the destruction of its body;-because of their use as gifts. 象齿焚身xiànɡ chǐ fén shēn焚：通“偾”，倒毙。大象因有珍贵的牙齿而遭杀身之祸。比喻财多招祸。wealth brings woe, wealth invites disaster |