Emptying the Pond to Catch Fish? The Chinese Idiom 'Jié Zé Ér Yú' (竭泽而渔) - Short-Sighted Gains, Long-Term Losschinese idiom chengyu sustainability short-sightedness wisdom environment ethics Discover the cautionary tale behind "Jié Zé Ér Yú" (竭泽而渔), a Chinese idiom that warns against sacrificing long-term sustainability for immediate, short-sighted benefits.Published OnFebruary 19, 2025Read more →