民以食為天

man4 ji5 sik6 wai4 tin1

Food is the God of the people. (idiom); People view food as the primary need. · Food first, ethical niceties second

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. Food is the God of the people. (idiom); People view food as the primary need.
  2. Food first, ethical niceties second

Written Forms

民以食為天Traditional · Main Form
民以食为天Alternate Form

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