Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Chinese汉语 term or phrase:
“打几巴掌，再给个甜枣”
English英语 translation:
carrot after stick
Added to glossary by
Caroline Moreno
Jun 1, 2010 21:00
14 yrs ago
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Chinese汉语 term
美国
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“打几巴掌，再给个甜枣”
Chinese汉语译成English英语
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Foreign Relations
中国不能接受美国“打几巴掌，再给个甜枣”的套路.
I understand the literal meaning of this but not the figurative meaning and cultural nuances. Thanks in advance!
I understand the literal meaning of this but not the figurative meaning and cultural nuances. Thanks in advance!
Proposed translations
(English英语)
| 4 | carrot after stick |
kager
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| 4 +5 | carrot and stick |
James L.
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Proposed translations
8小时
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carrot after stick
Not punishment and award together, (as "carrot and stick"), but punishment first.
Note from asker:
| Hmm, that is a very good point! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I like this one because it conveys the 再 and the idea that the punishment is first and the reward comes later. Thanks everyone!"
+5
2小时
carrot and stick
It means to make threat / punishment, then give some reward / consolation.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Grace Liu
2小时
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| agree |
Tai Fu
: Or to tear down and build back up, similar to boot camp in the military.
10小时
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| agree |
Adsion Liu
14小时
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| agree |
Bin Tiede (X)
15小时
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| agree |
Rita Pang
278天
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