反哺

反哺
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to support one's parents in their old age

4 meanings
MEANING4 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    to support one's parents in their old age

    • We must repay our parents for their care.

  2. verb

    to show filial piety

    • Crows have the affection of feeding their parents in return.

  3. verb

    to to repay

    • The crow has the virtue of feeding its parents in return.

  4. verb

    to return a favor

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A hand with palm facing up against a cliff suggests the meaning 'reverse' or 'oppose'.

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