民以食为天

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   Food is the God of the people. (idiom); People view food as the primary need.

   • mínyǐshíwéitiān,chīfànhěnzhòngyào.

     民以食为天，吃饭很重要。🔊

     For the people, food is heaven; eating is very important.

2. 貳名noun

   Food first, ethical niceties second

   • mínyǐshíwéitiān,chīfànzuìzhòngyào.

     民以食为天，吃饭最重要。🔊

     The people regard food as heaven, and eating is the most important thing.