123 Chinese Idioms (成语), 100 from the Singapore Primary School Curriculum List—more soon!
落叶归根
luò yè guī gēn

Literal Meaning 字面意思
Leaves fall back to the roots
Definition 定义
To return home after a long time away
Similar English Idioms 相似英文习语
Return to the fold; home sweet home
Example 例句
在海外奋斗多年后,这位获奖无数的科学家决定落叶归根,回到自己的家乡作出贡献。
After living overseas for many years, the award-winning scientist returned to her roots, because she wanted to contribute to her homeland.
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Opposite 相反词
忘恩负义
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