a precious item handed down in a family for generations

A precious object passed down in a family for generations; can also refer to a cherished tradition, spirit, or style of work handed down through the ages.

A household that passes down the tradition of studying the [[诗|詩|shi1]] and the [[礼|禮|li3]] through generations; a family of literary and ritual tradition

to pass down the values of both farming and scholarly study to future generations as a family legacy; a traditional lifestyle emphasizing both manual labor and intellectual pursuit