bring glory to ancestors, benefit descendants
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to bring glory to one's predecessors and benefit one's descendants; to honor the past and enrich the future
commendatoryA formal, laudatory idiom used to praise someone's achievements that glorify their ancestors and bring benefit to future generations. Often used in written language or formal speeches.
Tā他
de的
wěi伟
yè业
zú足
yǐ以
guāng光
qián前
yù裕
hòu后
。
His great achievements are sufficient to glorify his ancestors and benefit his descendants.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
xiàng项
guāng光
qián前
yù裕
hòu后
de的
gōng工
chéng程
。
This is a project that honors the past and benefits future generations.
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Tā他
xī希
wàng望
zì自
jǐ己
de的
shì事
yè业
néng能
gòu够
guāng光
qián前
yù裕
hòu后
。
He hopes his career can bring glory to his ancestors and benefit his descendants.
Zhè这
wèi位
kē科
xué学
jiā家
de的
gòng贡
xiàn献
zú足
yǐ以
guāng光
qián前
yù裕
hòu后
。
This scientist's contributions are enough to glorify the past and enrich the future.