chī​shuǐ​bù​wàng​wā​jǐng​rén

when drinking water, don't forget the well-diggers

Senses

吃水不忘挖井人 chī​shuǐ​bù​wàng​wā​jǐng​rén when drinking water, don't forget the well-diggers

Do not forget the people who worked hard or sacrificed so that you could enjoy your current happiness; one should never forget their roots.

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