kính lão đắc thọ
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A traditional belief suggesting that showing respect to elderly people will help extend one's life.
vi Ông bà luôn dạy con cháu đạo lý kính lão đắc thọ.
en Grandparents always teach their children the principle to respect elders.
A piece of advice reminding people about the importance of showing respect to older individuals.
vi Kính lão đắc thọ là một truyền thống tốt đẹp của dân tộc ta.
en Showing respect to older individuals is a beautiful tradition of our nation.