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Richard

Translation

Post by Richard »

The following is purported to be a Chinese proverb. I would like to have a translation, both characters and words. Please !

When drinking the water, remember to honor the ones who dug the well.

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kkcheng

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Post by kkcheng »

When drinking the water, remember to honor the ones who dug the well.

飲水思源
Marju
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Post by Marju »

吃水不忘挖井人
kkcheng

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Post by kkcheng »

Marju's translation is right !

抱歉我翻譯錯了!
Marju
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Post by Marju »

no,kkcheng,your translation also is right,"吃水不忘挖井人"is a folk language.
"飲水思源"is a idiom.their mean is the same.
J

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Post by J »

Agree. 飲水思源 is also fine.
Hope this helps. ^_^
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