菽水之欢 — “The joy of humble sustenance”
菽水之欢 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show filial piety by providing humble sustenance and bringing joy to one's parents, often implying contentment with simple provisions”. Literally, “the joy of humble sustenance”.
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What does 菽水之欢 mean?
菽水之欢 (shū shuǐ zhī huān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show filial piety by providing humble sustenance and bringing joy to one's parents, often implying contentment with simple provisions”.
How do you pronounce 菽水之欢?
菽水之欢 is pronounced shū shuǐ zhī huān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 菽水之欢 literally mean?
Literally, 菽水之欢 means “the joy of humble sustenance”. It is used to mean “to show filial piety by providing humble sustenance and bringing joy to one's parents, often implying contentment with simple provisions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 菽水之欢?
菽：豆类的总称；菽水：指普通的饮食。指供养父母，使父母欢乐