n. (Trad=兔, Pinyin=tu4) hare, rabbit

n. (Simp=兔, Pinyin=tu4) hare, rabbit

tu4 si3 gou3 peng1
When the hares have been bagged, the dogs are cooked.
Said of the slaying of servants that have outlived their usefulness. Kicking down the ladder.

shou3 zhu1 dai4 tu4
Waiting by a tree for a hare to turn up.
Referring to a person who waits for gains without pains.

jiao3 tu4 san1 ku1
A cunning rabbit has three holes.
Meaning that it's wise to have more than one place to hide in time of danger. The mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken. Compare with 有备无患 (you3 bei4 wu2 huan4) and 曲突徙薪 (qu1 tu1 xi3 xin1).