"the child is father of the man" in Chinese (Simplified)
Definition
这个表达意思是我们的童年和早期经历塑造了我们成年后的性格和行为。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是一个文学性和哲学性的表达，更常在文章或演讲中引用，而非日常口语。用于强调童年对成年性格形成的重要性。
Examples
Many people say, 'the child is father of the man' to remind us that childhood teaches important lessons.
许多人说“**童年决定成就**”，提醒我们童年教会了我们重要的道理。
The teacher quoted 'the child is father of the man' in class.
老师在课堂上引用了“**童年决定成就**”。
He often remembers 'the child is father of the man' when thinking about his past.
他经常在回忆过去时想到“**童年决定成就**”。
My grandmother used to remind us, 'the child is father of the man,' especially when we made mistakes.
奶奶总是提醒我们“**童年决定成就**”，尤其是在我们犯错时。
Whenever I struggle with something new, I tell myself, 'the child is father of the man.'
每当我面对新挑战时，我会对自己说“**童年决定成就**”。
'The child is father of the man'—I guess that's true when I see how much my personality still matches who I was in school.
“**童年决定成就**”——当我发现我的个性和学生时代一样时，我觉得这是真的。