慎终思远 — “Be solemn in mourning, remember distant ancestors”
慎终思远 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to meticulously observe proper rites for the deceased (especially parents) and to reverently remember distant ancestors; to show profound respect for one's lineage and heritage”. Literally, “Be solemn in mourning, remember distant ancestors”.
慎终思远 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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- shèn慎shǐ始jìng敬zhōng终be cautious from start to finish
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- shèn慎zhōng终yú于shǐ始be cautious at start for good end
- shèn慎zhōng终rú如chū初Be as careful at the end as at the beginning
- shèn慎zhōng终rú如shǐ始Be as prudent at the end as at the beginning
- shèn慎zhōng终chéng承shǐ始Be as careful at the end as at the beginning
- shèn慎zhōng终ruò若shǐ始Be as careful at the end as at the beginning
- shèn慎yán言shèn慎xíng行be cautious in speech and conduct
- shèn慎shēn身xiū修yǒng永Cultivate oneself prudently for lasting prosperity
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What does 慎终思远 mean?
慎终思远 (shèn zhōng sī yuǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to meticulously observe proper rites for the deceased (especially parents) and to reverently remember distant ancestors; to show profound respect for one's lineage and heritage”.
How do you pronounce 慎终思远?
慎终思远 is pronounced shèn zhōng sī yuǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 慎终思远 literally mean?
Literally, 慎终思远 means “Be solemn in mourning, remember distant ancestors”. It is used to mean “to meticulously observe proper rites for the deceased (especially parents) and to reverently remember distant ancestors; to show profound respect for one's lineage and heritage”.
What is the Chinese definition of 慎终思远?
终：人死；慎终：居丧能遵守礼法；远：指祖先。指慎重地办理父母丧事，虔诚地祭祀远代祖先