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蒲鞭示辱
Pinyin
pú biān shì rǔ
Explanation
Meaning
对有过错的人用蒲做的鞭子抽打,只是为了使他感到羞耻,并不使他皮肉受苦。旧时用于宣扬官吏的所谓宽仁。
Context
《快心编》第十回:“我若将此重棒责之,岂不是伤其肌肤,而使彼贻忧日后耶!古人有蒲鞭示辱则可矣。”
 
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