饮水思源
phrase cultural phrases
LanguageChinese (China)
Meaning- When drinking water, think of its source
- This idiom serves as a reminder to be grateful and keep in mind those who provided the foundation for one's current success or well-being.
我们要懂得饮水思源，不要忘记帮助过我们的人。
We must understand to be grateful for our origins, and not forget those who have helped us.
饮水思源是我们的传统美德。
Being grateful for one's origins is our traditional virtue.
Registerformal
Usage noteIt is often used in formal speeches or reflective writing to express gratitude for roots, teachers, or ancestors.
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