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拔苗助长【bá miáo zhù zhǎng】


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Once there was a farmer, he hasn’t seen any growth of his germinated seedlings after transplanting. He was so anxious that he pulled up the seedlings and was exhausted when he returned home. He told his son happily, “I finally help the seedlings grow.” His son hurriedly went to the field, founding all seedings were dead. 

 

[Definition] When (someone) catalyses something (a plant, an event) but dismisses its growth cycle, ending with a disastrous result.  

*If you are interested in Chinese folk tales or ghosts stories, have a look at: https://chinesestoriesfolktales.quora.com

 
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