Chinese Proverb: 【民以食为天】
Chinese Pinyin: mín yǐ shí wéi tiān
Definition:
- Food is the first necessity of the people.
- The masses regard sufficient food as their heaven.
Note: This proverb expresses the fundamental importance of food and agriculture to a nation’s stability and the well-being of its people, highlighting that securing the food supply is the most basic and critical concern for any society.
Example Sentences:
- The government’s new policy focuses on agricultural subsidies, truly understanding that food is the first necessity of the people.
政府的新政策侧重于农业补贴，真正理解了民以食为天的道理。 - During the crisis, ensuring a stable food supply became the top priority, as everyone knows the masses regard sufficient food as their heaven..
在危机期间，确保稳定的粮食供应成为首要任务，因为众所周知民以食为天。
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