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象齿焚身 象因为有珍贵的牙齿而遭到捕杀。比喻人因为有钱财而招祸 左传·襄公二十四年》：“象有齿以焚其身，贿也 Xiàng  Chǐ  Fén  Shēn Xcfs 紧缩式；作宾语；比喻人因为有钱财而招祸

Xiang Chi Fen Shen means that an elephant's valuable tusks lead to its death, symbolizing how a person's wealth or talent can bring disaster.

象齿焚身 (xiàng chǐ fén shēn) 比喻人因财富或才能而招来祸害。

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