Chinese Idioms about Family & Parenting

Hold the bitter and swallow the suffering — endure hardship (especially for one's children).

Hoping one's son becomes a dragon — parents' high hopes for their child.

The joy of family bonds.

The son carries on the father's work — family business / craft passed to the next generation.

Joys and sorrows, partings and reunions; the vicissitudes of life.

Of noble character and integrity; pure as ice and jade.

To get married and start a career; to settle down.

Not to leave for even an inch; to stay very close.

To be influenced by what one frequently hears and sees; to be influenced unconsciously.

To develop and promote; to carry forward and enhance.

Fears of trouble in the rear; worries about what might happen in the future.

To economize on clothing and food; to live frugally.

To advise earnestly and repeatedly; to give earnest and well-meaning advice.

Courtesy demands reciprocity; to return politeness for politeness.

As a matter of course; inevitable and right; taken for granted.

To beam with joy; to be all smiles.

to influence secretly; to be gradually affected

The student surpasses the teacher; the younger generation excels the older.

With all one's heart and soul; wholeheartedly; devotedly.

Native; locally born and bred.

Gentle, refined, and cultivated; possessing a mild and elegant demeanor.

Homeless; without a home to return to.

in every possible way; meticulous

Inseparable as form and shadow; always together.

To lead by example; to set an example with one's own conduct.

to hang up lanterns and colored streamers; to decorate for a festive occasion

to be together from morning till night; to spend a lot of time together