谨终追远
jǐn​zhōng​zhuī​yuǎn

honor ancestors

  • created sense approved 谨终追远/謹終追遠 · jǐn​zhōng​zhuī​yuǎn · honor ancestors — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    谨终追远 / 謹終追遠

    jǐn​zhōng​zhuī​yuǎn

    honor ancestors

    to show reverence for deceased parents and ancestors through proper funeral rites and long-term remembrance

    谨 (literal) → 谨/謹 · jǐn · cautious 终 (literal) → 终/終 · zhōng · end 追远 (literal) → 追远/追遠 · zhuī​yuǎn · to honor one's ancestors

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