杀鸡取卵
Mandarin
| simpl. | 杀鸡取卵 | |
|---|---|---|
| trad. | 殺雞取卵 | |
Etymology
Literally: kill the hen to get the eggs
Idiom
杀鸡取卵 (simplified, Pinyin shājīqǔluǎn, traditional 殺雞取卵)
- to seek short term gain at the sacrifice of long term profit
- kill the goose that lays the golden eggs