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燕翼诒孙 — “To make careful provisions for one's descendants”

燕翼诒孙 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make careful provisions for one's descendants”. To ensure the well-being and future of one's offspring. Literally, “Swallow's wings shelter descendants”.

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燕翼诒孙 Pronunciation and Pinyin

燕翼诒孙 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
燕
yàn16swallow bird
翼
yì17wing, assist, cautious
诒
yí7transmit, bestow, or deceive
孙
sūn6grandchild or descendant

Example Sentence with 燕翼诒孙

这位祖父一生辛劳,不仅积累了财富,更注重教育和家风,真正做到了燕翼诒孙。
This grandfather toiled his whole life, not only accumulating wealth but also emphasizing education and family values, truly embodying the spirit of making careful provisions for his descendants.

Idioms Related to 燕翼诒孙

Synonyms of 燕翼诒孙

  • yàn燕yì翼zǐ子sūn孙protect and provide for descendants

More idioms starting with 燕

  • yàn燕lǚ侣yīng莺chóu俦A pair of young lovers
  • yàn燕chóu俦yīng莺lǚ侣young lovers or female companions
  • yàn燕zhuó啄huáng皇sūn孙treacherous plot to harm royal heir
  • yàn燕chǔ处wēi危cháo巢in an extremely perilous situation
  • yàn燕chǔ处fén焚cháo巢in an extremely dangerous situation
  • yàn燕dù妒yīng莺cán惭swallows envy, orioles feel ashamed
  • yàn燕wǎn婉zhī之huān欢joyful, harmonious marital affection
  • yàn燕zǐ子xián衔shí食parents' selfless toil raising children
  • yàn燕ān安dān酖dú毒indulging in comfort is like drinking poison
  • yàn燕ān安zhèn鸩dú毒indulging in comfort is like drinking poison
  • yàn燕ěr尔xīn新hūn婚newlywed bliss
  • yān燕dài岱zhī之shí石mediocre talent or low quality

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Questions about 燕翼诒孙

What does 燕翼诒孙 mean?

燕翼诒孙 (yàn yì yí sūn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make careful provisions for one's descendants”.

How do you pronounce 燕翼诒孙?

燕翼诒孙 is pronounced yàn yì yí sūn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 燕翼诒孙 literally mean?

Literally, 燕翼诒孙 means “Swallow's wings shelter descendants”. It is used to mean “to make careful provisions for one's descendants”.

What is the Chinese definition of 燕翼诒孙?

燕翼:燕子用翅膀覆盖着它的小燕子。比喻保护子孙

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