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This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「顯祖揚宗」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

To make the reputation of ancestors famous and spread.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xiǎn zǔ yáng zōng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hin2 jou2 yeung2/yeung4 jung1

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.