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Teacher Rui
Professional Teacher“Take the blame”,What is its authentic Chinese expression?
Ever been blamed for something you didn't do? That frustrating feeling of being a scapegoat... In Chinese, we describe it with a surprising kitchen item – a cooking pan!"
"Why 'carry a BLACK pan'? What's so special about the color? That 'black' holds an ancient metaphor about how stains... transfer."
"This saying reminds us: True teamwork needs no scapegoats. Just like stains can be washed away, integrity and accountability remain the most valuable colors in relationships."
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Nov 24, 2025 9:52 AM
Teacher Rui
Language Skills
Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Hakka), English
Learning Language
English
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