throw the door open for the robbers(kāi mén yán dào)

throw the door open for the robbers

It is a Chinese idiom. Pinyin is k ā im é NY á nd à o, which means to open the door and invite robbers in. It means to introduce bad people and bring disaster. It comes from the chapter of raising the sea, discussing and guarding the upper part, written by Wei Yuan of the Qing Dynasty.

Idiom usage

It is used as predicate, attribute and object

Analysis of Idioms

Open the door to steal

The origin of Idioms

Wei Yuan of the Qing Dynasty wrote in the chapter of preparing for the sea - Discussion on guarding the upper part: "the so-called people who lure thieves into inland rivers are soldiers, artillery, mines, and land and water ambushes. If they set traps to wait for tigers and fish, they will surely be able to control their lives, and then even if they are in danger, they will not start stealing."

Idiom explanation

Open the door and invite the robbers in. It means bringing in bad people and bringing in trouble. It's the same as "opening the door to steal.".

Chinese PinYin : kāi mén yán dào