飲水思源

jam2 seoi2 si1 jyun4

lit. when you drink water, think of its source (idiom); gratitude for blessings and their well-spring · Don't forget where your happiness come from. · Be grateful for all your blessings!

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. when you drink water, think of its source (idiom); gratitude for blessings and their well-spring
  2. Don't forget where your happiness come from.
  3. Be grateful for all your blessings!

Written Forms

飲水思源Traditional · Main Form
饮水思源Alternate Form

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