Idiom story
During the Warring States Period, King Xiang of Chu was dissolute and stubborn, and drove Zhuang Xin, the minister who advised him, out of Chu. Qin took the opportunity to conquer and soon occupied Du Ying of Chu. King Xiang of Chu regretted it and sent someone to Zhao to invite Zhuang Xin back. Zhuang Xin said: "It's not too late to see rabbits and love dogs; It's not too late to mend. " Encourage King Xiang of Chu to make great efforts to rally. [2]
Origin of idioms
"Warring States Policy Chu Ce": "It's not too late to see rabbits and care for dogs; It's not too late to mend. " [ 1]
Idiom usage
Linkage type; As subject, predicate and object; Include praise
example
Zhang Xueliang lost his land at first, but fortunately he stuck to Jinzhou today, which can be called a belated awakening. ◎ Zhang and Sun's current affairs book [1]