尊老愛幼

简 尊老爱幼 · 繁 尊老愛幼
Mandarin · pinyin zūn lǎo ài yòu

Meanings

  1. respect the old and cherish the young
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尊
zūn · respect, revere, venerate; honor
老
lǎo · old, aged; experienced; Kangxi radical 125
愛
ài · love, be fond of, like
幼
yòu · infant, young child; immature
爱
ài · love, be fond of, like
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1–3–4–4 · zun1 lao3 ai4 you4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

zyun1 lou5 oi3 jau3

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