when drinking water think of its source—remember (/keep in mind/never forget) where one’s happiness comes from; be grateful to the harbinger of one’s well-being
? 這也是他～的意思。(吳趼人《二十年目睹之怪現(xiàn)狀》七十八)That is how he meant to show that he feels grateful.
飲水思源
when you drink water,think of its source—never forget where one’s happiness comes from;feel grateful
飲水思源yǐn shuǐ sī yuán
喝水就想起水源。比喻人處在優(yōu)越的環(huán)境中仍不忘本。think of the source while drinking the water, never forget where one’s happiness comes from