to affect adversely or cause bad consequences due to a mistake; to mislead; to spoil

to leave behind trouble or have bad consequences; to bequeath a legacy of harm

to behave in a way that attracts ridicule from experts or people of great learning; to make oneself a laughingstock before people who know better

mussel; any of various saltwater or freshwater bivalves with an elongated or triangular shell. Also called [[壳菜|殼菜|qiao4 cai4]]. The dried meat of certain species is called [[淡菜|淡菜|dan4 cai4]].

to leave behind a trail of trouble that never ends; to have long-lasting and severe negative consequences; also written as [[贻患无穷|貽患無窮|yi2 huan4 wu2 qiong2]]

To be ridiculous or to make a fool of oneself; to leave oneself open to being laughed at by others

to leave a legacy of trouble; to leave behind problems that cause future disaster

To rear a tiger and leave oneself with a source of trouble; figuratively, to invite disaster by tolerating or appeasing an enemy or a bad person.

Teachings, maxims, or instructions left behind by a person of an earlier generation for their descendants.

To give people grounds for talk or criticism; to leave oneself open to ridicule due to careless words or actions. Referred to in the classic Book of History.

to delay or cause a failure in military plans or opportunities

literally to foster an ulcer and cause future trouble; allowing a small problem or evil person to persist will eventually result in a major disaster

to bring trouble on oneself; to create trouble for oneself; to invite disaster through one's own actions

to be ridiculed by people for centuries; to remain a laughingstock down through the ages

to nurture a carbuncle and bequeath trouble; to leave an evil unchecked and thereby create future ruin

(literary) descendants; offspring; later generations. From a phrase in the "Classic of History" meaning to leave behind a legacy for one's children.

to leave behind a legacy of disaster or persistent negative consequences

To leave behind a foundation of peace, stability, and comfort for one's descendants or future generations.

To make oneself look ridiculous or laughable in front of people who actually understand the subject; often used to express a novice's humility.

To cause shame, scandal, or disgrace to someone; to bring dishonor upon oneself or others

to cause shame or disgrace upon oneself or others

to leave behind a model or example for both ancient and modern times; to set a lasting example for all generations

to cause shame or bring humiliation upon oneself or others