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打一巴掌,给个甜枣
dǎ​yī​bā​zhang​gěi​gè​tián​zǎo

carrot and stick

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打一巴掌,给个甜枣 打一巴掌,給個甜棗 dǎ​yī​bā​zhang​gěi​gè​tián​zǎo
carrot and stick
literally "to give a slap then offer a sweet date"; to treat someone harshly and then offer a small favor or consolation as a way to manage them