愛才如命
Mandarin
| simpl. | 爱才如命 | |
|---|---|---|
| trad. | 愛才如命 | |
Etymology
Literally: 愛=愛惜 (to value; to cherish) + 才=人才 (talented people) + 如 (is like) + 命=生命 (life)
Proverb
愛才如命 (traditional, Pinyin ài cái rú mìng, simplified 爱才如命)
- One should cherish talented people the same as one cherishes life itself.
References
- "愛才如命" (in Mandarin), Guoyu Cidian On-line Mandarin Dictionary (國語辭典). URL accessed on 2009-05-27.