| Expression | 螳螂捕蟬，黃雀在後 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind (成语 saw, from Daoist classic Zhuangzi 莊子|庄子); to pursue a narrow gain while neglecting a greater danger |
| Reading | tong4 long4 bou6 sim4 , wong4 jeuk3 joi6 hau6 |
| Recall | y |
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