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.
Similar 相似词
饮水思源
Opposite 相反词
忘恩负义
相关成语
孟母三迁 mèngmǔsānqiān
落叶归根 luòyèguīgēn
打退堂鼓 dǎtuìtánggǔ
改过自新 gǎiguòzìxīn
路不拾遗 lùbùshíyí
守望相助 shǒuwàngxiāngzhù
忘恩负义 wàngēnfùyì
争先恐后 zhēngxiānkǒnghòu
干干净净 gāngānjìngjìng
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