| Expression | 小懲大誡 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | lit. to punish a little to prevent a lot (成语 saw); to criticize former mistakes firmly to prevent large scale repetition |
| Reading | siu2 ching4 daai6 gaai3 |
| Recall | y |
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