亡羊补牢
亡羊补牢亡羊補牢 HSK 7-9
- 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
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 亡 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 亡羊补牢。 Better late than never.
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