Qiánrén zāishù; hòurén chéngliáng.*

前人栽樹, 後人乘涼。

Lit The forebears plant the trees, [and] their descendants enjoy the shade.

Fig One generation plants the trees under which another takes its ease. Later generations (will) reap the benefits of their forebears' efforts.

Note [Now also said qiánrén zhòng shù, etc.; see also qiánrén tiántǔ above.]

Topics ANCESTORS FARMING GENERATIONS INHERITANCE INVESTMENT LAND WEALTH