落叶归根 Leaves return to their roots
Explanation
比喻事物回归本源，多指人最终回到故乡。也指事物有其自身的归宿。
Metaphorically, it refers to things returning to their origin, mostly referring to a person's final return to his hometown. It also refers to the fact that things have their own destiny..
Origin Story
一位名叫李成的年轻人，为了追求梦想，离开了家乡的小山村，前往繁华的大都市打拼。他经历了无数的辛酸和磨难，也尝到了成功的滋味。然而，随着年龄的增长，他越来越思念家乡的山水，以及亲人们的温暖。他开始意识到，无论取得多大的成就，都无法替代故乡在他心中的位置。最终，李成决定落叶归根，回到了他从小长大的小山村。他用自己的积蓄，修缮了老房子，并帮助村里发展产业，为家乡的建设贡献自己的力量。在故乡的田园风光中，他找到了内心的平静和满足，完成了人生的圆满。
A young man named Li Cheng left his small mountain village to pursue his dreams in a bustling metropolis. He experienced countless hardships and trials, and tasted the sweetness of success. However, as he grew older, he increasingly missed the scenery of his hometown and the warmth of his family. He began to realize that no matter how much he accomplished, it couldn't replace the place his hometown held in his heart. Finally, Li Cheng decided to return to his roots and went back to the small mountain village where he grew up. He used his savings to renovate his old house and helped develop the village's industries, contributing his strength to the construction of his hometown. Amidst the pastoral scenery of his hometown, he found inner peace and satisfaction, completing his life's fulfillment.
Usage
常用来形容人最终回到家乡，或事物回归本源。
Often used to describe a person's eventual return to their hometown or a thing's return to its origin.
Examples
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他虽然漂泊在外多年，但始终怀着落叶归根的心愿。
ta suiran piaobo zaiwai duonian,dan shizhong huaizhe luoye guigen de xinyuan.
Although he had been wandering abroad for many years, he always cherished the wish to return home.
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经过多年的奋斗，他终于落叶归根，回到了家乡。
jingguo duonian de fendou, ta zhongyu luoye guigen, huidaole jiangxiang.
After years of hard work, he finally returned to his hometown..