This expresses the belief that bad deeds will eventually be punished, either in this life or the next. It's a moral warning against wrongdoing.
This saying is influenced by Buddhist concepts of karma and retribution, which are deeply embedded in Chinese folk belief. It serves as a cosmic form of justice.
Chinese people use this saying to reinforce moral behavior — it signals that justice is inevitable, even if delayed. It provides comfort to the wronged and a warning to the wrongdoer, maintaining social order through belief in cosmic fairness.
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