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光宗耀祖

guāngzōngyàozǔ

to bring honor to one's ancestors

Character Breakdown

光
guāng
light; bright, brilliant; only, merely
HSK 4
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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