Powered by CC-CEDICT
Trad. 亡羊補牢
- lit. to mend the pen after sheep are lost (idiom)
- fig. to act belatedly
- better late than never
- to lock the stable door after the horse has bolted
Looking for a reliable Chinese English dictionary online? The YAS Chinese Dictionary helps you quickly search Chinese characters, pinyin, English meanings, stroke order, and vocabulary usage in one simple place. Whether you are a beginner learning Mandarin or an advanced student expanding your vocabulary, this Chinese dictionary makes learning clear and practical.