扶老携幼 Support the elderly and lead the young
Explanation
扶着老人，带着小孩。形容全家老少一起出行。
Support the elderly and bring the children. Describes a whole family traveling together.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，一个名叫李明的书生，为了参加科举考试，千里迢迢地从家乡赶往长安。临行前，他年迈的父母和年幼的弟弟妹妹都来为他送行。李明看到父母蹒跚的脚步和弟弟妹妹依依不舍的眼神，心中充满了不舍。他深知父母身体不好，长途跋涉会很辛苦，于是他尽力地扶着年迈的父母，牵着弟弟妹妹的小手，一步一步地走着。一路上，他细心地照顾着家人，给他们递水递食物，为他们遮风挡雨。即使路途艰辛，他也从未抱怨过一句。最终，他们一家平安地到达了长安，李明也顺利参加了科举考试。这个故事体现了中华民族尊老爱幼的传统美德，也体现了李明孝顺父母、关爱家人的美好品质。
In the Tang Dynasty, there was a scholar named Li Ming who traveled a long way from his hometown to Chang'an to take the imperial examinations. Before he left, his elderly parents and younger siblings came to see him off. Li Ming saw his parents' arduous steps and his younger siblings' reluctant expressions, and his heart was filled with reluctance. He knew that his parents were not in good health and that the long journey would be very tiring, so he tried his best to support his elderly parents and hold his younger siblings' hands, walking step by step. Along the way, he carefully took care of his family, giving them water and food, and protecting them from the wind and rain. Even though the journey was arduous, he never complained. Finally, his family safely reached Chang'an, and Li Ming successfully took the imperial examinations. This story reflects the traditional virtues of the Chinese people of respecting the elderly and loving the young, and also reflects Li Ming's good qualities of filial piety and care for his family.
Usage
多用于描写全家老少一起外出或迁徙的场景。
Often used to describe scenes where the whole family, from old to young, goes out or migrates together.
Examples
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春节期间，许多家庭扶老携幼一起去看庙会。
ChunJie qijian, xuduo jiating fulao xieyou yiqi qu kan miaohui.
During the Spring Festival, many families take their elders and children to see the temple fair.
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虽然路途遥远，但他们还是扶老携幼，前往探望亲戚。
Suiran lutu yaoyuan, dan tamen haishi fulao xieyou, qianwang tanwang qinqi
Despite the long journey, they still support the elderly and lead the young to visit relatives.