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民以食为天

mínyǐshíwéitiān

Traditional: 民以食為天

Food is the God of the people. (idiom); People view food as the primary need. / Food first, ethical niceties second

Character Breakdown

民
mín
citizens, subjects; a nation's people
HSK 4
以
yǐ
according to; so as to; because of; then
HSK 2
食
shí
food; to eat
HSK 5
为
wèi
to do, to act; to handle, to govern; to be
HSK 2
天
tiān
sky, heaven; god, celestial
HSK 1

Additional Information

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Chinese
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