不见棺材不落泪
phrase idiomatic expressions
LanguageChinese (China)
Meaning- Not shedding tears until one sees the coffin; realizing the seriousness of a situation only when it's too late.
- This idiom describes a stubborn person who refuses to accept reality until they face an irreversible, harsh consequence.
他不见棺材不落泪，直到生意彻底失败才后悔。
He is stubborn and only realizes the seriousness when it is too late; he only regretted it after his business failed completely.
别等到不见棺材不落泪，现在就应该改正错误。
Do not wait until you see the coffin to shed tears; you should correct your mistakes now.
Registerformal
Usage noteIt is used to criticize those who are persistent in their errors and ignore warning signs.
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