养痈贻患

yǎng yōng yí huàn

Definitions

1. lit. to foster an ulcer and bequeath a calamity (idiom); tolerating budding evil can only lead to disaster
2. to cherish a viper in one's bosom

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Child Words of 养痈贻患

to suffer (from illness)

to raise (animals)

carbuncle

to present