飲水思源 yǐn shuǐ sī yuán

be thankful; don't forget those who help you

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. lit. when you drink water, think of its source (idiom); gratitude for blessings and their well-spring
  2. 2. Don't forget where your happiness come from.
  3. 3. Be grateful for all your blessings!

Characters

Character Meaning
飲 yǐn
to drink; old variant of 飲yǐn
水 shuǐ HSK 1
water; liquid; beverage
思 sī HSK 2
to think; to consider
源 yuán HSK 5
origin; source; root