「飲水思源」
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Pronunciation: | jam2 seoi2 si1 jyun4 |
Individual Character Meaning: |
飲 to drink 水 water; soup; beverage; liquids in general; body of water 思 to think; to miss; to think of 源 source; origin |
Part of Speech: | expression |
Explanation: |
April showers bring May flowers; to bear in mind where one's happiness comes from; to have gratitude for one's benefit; not to be forgetful of those who helped to make the present possible for us; literally "when drinking water, think of its source"
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