追远慎终 — “To remember one's ancestors and act prudently throughout life”
追远慎终 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to remember one's ancestors and act prudently throughout life”. To show respect to one's forbears and be cautious in all matters. Literally, “Remember the distant, be cautious at the end”.
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- zhuī追běn本qiú求yuán源trace to the source
- zhuī追běn本sù溯yuán源trace back to the source
- zhuī追běn本qióng穷yuán源trace something back to its origin
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What does 追远慎终 mean?
追远慎终 (zhuī yuǎn shèn zhōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to remember one's ancestors and act prudently throughout life”.
How do you pronounce 追远慎终?
追远慎终 is pronounced zhuī yuǎn shèn zhōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 追远慎终 literally mean?
Literally, 追远慎终 means “Remember the distant, be cautious at the end”. It is used to mean “to remember one's ancestors and act prudently throughout life”.
What is the Chinese definition of 追远慎终?
犹言慎终追远。