祖先

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zǔ xiān
Meaning: ancestors
Example
我们应当尊敬我们的祖先。
zǔ xiān

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祖先 (zǔ xiān) meaning in English
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祖先 refers to ancestors, the people who came before us in a family or cultural lineage. It emphasizes the connection between past generations and the present, often used in contexts of heritage, respect, and tradition.

The character 祖 (zǔ) originally meant

💬 Example Sentences

我们应当尊敬我们的祖先。
zǔ xiān
We should respect our ancestors.
祖先的智慧对我们今天的生活仍有影响。
zǔ xiān
The wisdom of our ancestors still influences our lives today.

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