一日為師，終身為父
Mandarin
| simpl. | 一日为师，终身为父 | |
|---|---|---|
| trad. | 一日為師，終身為父 | |
Proverb
一日為師，終身為父 (traditional, Pinyin yī rì wéi shī, zhōngshēn wéi fù, simplified 一日为师，终身为父)
- Even if someone is your teacher for only a day, you should regard him like your father for the rest of your life.