病由口入 — “Diseases often originate from what one eats or drinks”
病由口入 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Diseases often originate from what one eats or drinks”. Emphasizing the importance of food hygiene and careful consumption. It serves as a reminder to be mindful of what goes into the mouth to prevent illness. Literally, “Diseases enter by the mouth”.
病由口入 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 病由口入 mean?
病由口入 (bìng yóu kǒu rù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Diseases often originate from what one eats or drinks”.
How do you pronounce 病由口入?
病由口入 is pronounced bìng yóu kǒu rù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 病由口入 literally mean?
Literally, 病由口入 means “Diseases enter by the mouth”. It is used to mean “Diseases often originate from what one eats or drinks”.
What is the Chinese definition of 病由口入?
疾病多是由食物传染。比喻应该注意饮食卫生。同“病从口入”。