Definition
反面教材 is a set phrase meaning a negative example or cautionary tale — a person, event, or thing that serves as a warning by showing what not to do. It is commonly used in educational, political, or social contexts to criticize past mistakes or to instruct others on what to avoid.
n.
negative examplecautionary tale
Examples
- 反面教材。Zhège ànjiàn chéng le fǎlǜ kè de fǎn miàn jiāo.This case became a negative example for the law class.
- 反面教材，。Tā de shībài jīnglì shì yí gè fǎn miàn jiāo, tíxǐng wǒmen búyào fàn tóngyàng de cuòwù.His failure experience is a cautionary tale, reminding us not to make the same mistakes.
- 反面教材，。Gōngsī bǎ nà ge xiàngmù dàngzuò fǎn miàn jiāo, yòng lái jiàoyù xīn yuángōng.The company treats that project as a negative example to educate new employees.
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