How do you pronounce 舐犊之念?

舐犊之念 is pronounced shì dú zhī niàn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 舐犊之念 literally mean?

Literally, 舐犊之念 means “the thought/feeling of a cow licking its calf”. It is used to mean “the deep, tender love and devotion of a parent for their child”.

What is the Chinese definition of 舐犊之念?

舐：舔；犊：小牛仔。老牛爱抚小牛，用舌舐舔。比喻爱儿女之情

舐犊之念 — “The deep, tender love and devotion of a parent for their child”

舐犊之念 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the deep, tender love and devotion of a parent for their child”. Parental affection. Literally, “the thought/feeling of a cow licking its calf”.

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舐犊之念 Pronunciation and Pinyin

舐shì
犊dú
之zhī
念niàn

舐犊之念 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
舐	shì	10	to lick
犊	dú	12	newborn calf, inexperienced person
之	zhī	4	possessive or connective particle
念	niàn	8	to read, miss, or idea

Example Sentence with 舐犊之念

即使孩子已经长大成人，父母心中的舐犊之念也从未减退。

Even after their children have grown into adults, the deep parental love (shì dú zhī niàn) in their parents' hearts never fades.

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Questions about 舐犊之念

What does 舐犊之念 mean?: 舐犊之念 (shì dú zhī niàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the deep, tender love and devotion of a parent for their child”.
How do you pronounce 舐犊之念?: 舐犊之念 is pronounced shì dú zhī niàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 舐犊之念 literally mean?: Literally, 舐犊之念 means “the thought/feeling of a cow licking its calf”. It is used to mean “the deep, tender love and devotion of a parent for their child”.
What is the Chinese definition of 舐犊之念?: 舐：舔；犊：小牛仔。老牛爱抚小牛，用舌舐舔。比喻爱儿女之情

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