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三令五申 (sān lìng wǔ shēn)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To give repeated orders and warnings.

Definition (中文解释)

令命令;申表达,说明。多次命令和告诫。

Derivation (典故出处)

《史记·孙子吴起列传》约束既布,乃设铁钺,即三令五申之。”汉·张衡《东京赋》三令五申,示戮斩牲。”

Example (造句示例)

The teacher gave the students three orders and five explanations about the exam rules.