孟母三迁

孟母三遷

mèngmǔ-sānqiān

idiom

Meanings

1 Mencius's mother moved three times
2 a parent's care in choosing the right environment for a child

Characters

Meng (i.e. Mencius)

to move / relocate

Examples

HSK 3

孟母三迁的故事告诉我们环境对成长的重要性。

Mèngmǔ-sānqiān de gùshi gàosu wǒmen huánjìng duì chéngzhǎng de zhòngyàoxìng.

The story of Mencius's mother teaches us how important environment is for growing up.

HSK 7-9

为了孩子的教育，她孟母三迁，搬到了学区房。

Wèile háizi de jiàoyù, tā mèngmǔ-sānqiān, bān dào le xuéqūfáng.

For her child's education, she moved like Mencius's mother to a home in a good school district.

Tips

history

From 赵歧《孟子题词》: the mother of Mencius (孟子) moved house three times to find a wholesome environment for her son. First they lived near a cemetery and he mimicked mourners; then near a market and he mimicked traders; finally they settled near a school, and he began imitating scholars.

Stroke Order

孟 Mèng

母 mǔ

三 sān

迁 qiān