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荣宗耀祖

róngzōngyàozǔ

Traditional: 榮宗耀祖

to bring honor to one's ancestors (idiom) / also written [[光宗耀祖]]

Character Breakdown

荣
róng
glory, honor; to flourish, to prosper
HSK 5
宗
zōng
ancestry, clan, family, lineage; religion, sect
HSK 6
耀
yào
to sparkle, to shine, to dazzle; glory
HSK 6
祖
zǔ
ancestor, forefather; grandfather; surname
HSK 6

Additional Information

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Chinese
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