Definition
自掘坟墓 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to dig one's own grave'. It describes a person whose own actions lead to their ruin or downfall. The expression is used as a predicate or attributive, often in formal or critical contexts, and carries a strong warning tone.
f.e.
to dig one's own grave (figuratively, to bring about one's own ruin)
Examples
- 自掘坟墓。Tā zhèyàng zuò jiǎnzhí shì zài zì jué fén mù.What he's doing is practically digging his own grave.
- ，自掘坟墓。Rúguǒ jìxù qīpiàn kèhù, gōngsī jiù shì zài zì jué fén mù.If the company keeps deceiving customers, it's digging its own grave.
- 自掘坟墓。Zhè zhǒng duǎnshì de zhèngcè wúyì yú zì jué fén mù.This short-sighted policy is no different from digging one's own grave.
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