This means the person who created a problem is the best one to solve it. It emphasizes personal responsibility and the idea that only the originator truly understands the situation.
This saying originates from a Buddhist parable about a lion and a bell, popularized in Chinese Zen (Chan) Buddhism. It reflects the belief that solutions often lie with the root cause.
It encourages accountability and avoids blaming others. By saying this, Chinese people remind each other that running from one's own mess is both shameful and ineffective.
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