"the child is father of the man" in Chinese (Traditional)
Definition
這個表達意思是我們的童年和早期經歷塑造了我們成年後的性格和行為。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
這是一個文學性和哲學性的表達，更常在文章或演講中引用，而不是日常口語。強調童年對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.
許多人說「**童年決定成就**」，提醒我們童年教會了我們重要的道理。
The teacher quoted 'the child is father of the man' in class.
老師在課堂上引用了「**童年決定成就**」。
He often remembers 'the child is father of the man' when thinking about his past.
他經常在回憶過去時想到「**童年決定成就**」。
My grandmother used to remind us, 'the child is father of the man,' especially when we made mistakes.
奶奶總是提醒我們「**童年決定成就**」，特別是在我們犯錯時。
Whenever I struggle with something new, I tell myself, 'the child is father of the man.'
每當我面對新挑戰時，我都會對自己說「**童年決定成就**」。
'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.
「**童年決定成就**」——當我發現自己的個性和學校時代很像時，我覺得這說得對。