Guāng zōng yào zǔ means to bring honor to one's ancestors and family through achievements, carrying a positive connotation.
光宗耀祖 (guāng zōng yào zǔ) 指子孙做了官出了名，使祖先和家族都荣耀，含褒义。
| 成语 | 光宗耀祖 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 指子孙做了官出了名，使祖先和家族都荣耀。 |
| 出处 | 清·曹雪芹《红楼梦》第三十三回：“儿子管他，也为的是光宗耀祖。” |
| 拼音 | guāng zōng yào zǔ |
| 拼音码 | gzyz |
| 近义词 | 耀祖光宗、光前裕后 |
| 用法 | 联合式；作谓语、宾语；含褒义 |
| 英语 | bring honor to one's ancestors |
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