handed down through the family
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to be passed down through generations of a family
formalOften refers to heirlooms, virtues, skills, or traditions that are preserved and transmitted within a family line.
Zhè这
zhī只
yù玉
zhuó镯
shì是
zǔ祖
shàng上
chuán传
jiā家
de的
bǎo宝
wù物
。
This jade bracelet is a family heirloom passed down from our ancestors.
Zhōng忠
hòu厚
shì是
tā他
men们
de的
chuán传
jiā家
měi美
dé德
。
Honesty and kindness are the family virtues passed down through their generations.
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Zhè这
mén门
shǒu手
yì艺
shì是
chuán传
jiā家
de的
，
bù不
wài外
chuán传
。
This craft is a family tradition passed down through generations and is not taught to outsiders.
Zhè这
fú幅
gǔ古
huà画
shì是
tā他
jiā家
de的
chuán传
jiā家
zhī之
bǎo宝
。
This ancient painting is a family treasure handed down through generations in his household.
Qín勤
jiǎn俭
chí持
jiā家
shì是
tā他
men们
jiā家
de的
chuán传
jiā家
zhī之
dào道
。
Industriousness and frugality in managing the household is the way of life passed down in their family.