shā​jī​qǔ​luǎn

to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs

Senses

杀鸡取卵/ 殺雞取卵 shā​jī​qǔ​luǎn to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs

To sacrifice long-term interests for immediate, minor gains

杀鸡取卵/ 殺雞取卵 shā​jī​qǔ​luǎn to ruin the source of one's livelihood

To impose excessive taxes or extortion that destroys the people's means of living

References

synonym 杀鸡取卵/殺雞取卵 竭泽而渔/竭澤而漁