Hanzi

ancestor/forefather/grandparents

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 6

Pinyin

zǔ, jiē

Bopomofo

ㄗㄨˇ, ㄐㄧㄝ

Jyutping

zou2

Example sentences

我們熱愛自己的祖國。
我们热爱自己的祖国。

We love our motherland.

自力更生 zìlìgēngshēng
我們應該發揚自力更生的精神,努力建設祖國。
我们应该发扬自力更生的精神,努力建设祖国。

We should carry forward the spirit of self-reliance and work hard to build our country.

祖宗 zǔzōng
祭拜祖宗是華人的傳統習俗。
祭拜祖宗是华人的传统习俗。

Worshipping ancestors is a traditional custom of the Chinese people.

臺灣許多漁民出海前,會向媽祖祈求平安。
台湾许多渔民出海前,会向妈祖祈求平安。

In Taiwan, many fishermen pray to 媽祖 for safety before going out to sea.

女神 nǚshén
媽祖是許多漁民心中的女神。
妈祖是许多渔民心中的女神。

Mazu is a goddess in the hearts of many fishermen.

祖父每天早上都會在花園裡散步。
祖父每天早上都会在花园里散步。

Grandfather walks in the garden every morning.

清明節是祭祖的節日。
清明节是祭祖的节日。

Qingming Festival is a festival for worshipping ancestors.

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