终,父母之丧。远,祖先。语出《《论语・学而》:“慎终追远,民德归厚矣。”指依礼慎重办理父母丧事,祭祀要诚心的追念远祖。《唐・张说・唐故夏州都督太原王公神道碑》:“皆笃行纯孝,慎终追远。”后亦指慎重从事,追念前贤。或作“谨终追远”、“追远慎终”。
英语 carefully attend the funeral rites of parents and follow them when gone with due sacrifices