孟母三遷
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Mandarin [edit]
| simpl. | 孟母三迁 | |
|---|---|---|
| trad. | 孟母三遷 | |
Etymology [edit]
Literally: The mother of Mencius changed her abode three times (to avoid bad influence on her son).
Proverb [edit]
孟母三遷 (traditional, Pinyin mèng mǔ sān qiān, simplified 孟母三迁)
- A wise mother would do everything for the healthy growth of her children.
