列祖列宗 — “All one's ancestors”
列祖列宗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “all one's ancestors”. Forefathers of a family or lineage. Literally, “Ancestors and forefathers”.
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列祖列宗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
列祖列宗 Character Breakdown
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每逢佳节，他都会回到故乡祭拜列祖列宗，以示对家族传承的敬意。
Every festive season, he returns to his hometown to pay homage to his ancestors, showing respect for his family's legacy.
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Open the tool →Questions about 列祖列宗
What does 列祖列宗 mean?
列祖列宗 (liè zǔ liè zōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “all one's ancestors”.
How do you pronounce 列祖列宗?
列祖列宗 is pronounced liè zǔ liè zōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 列祖列宗 literally mean?
Literally, 列祖列宗 means “Ancestors and forefathers”. It is used to mean “all one's ancestors”.
What is the Chinese definition of 列祖列宗?
指历代祖先。