Chapter 21
Chinese Sayings (Book 1)
Mèng Mǔ Sān Qiān | 孟母三迁
from Season 5, Episode 6: Mom of the Millenia
The Chinese Saying, for this time is one of the most well-known of all. This story is a staple when discussing the true meaning of a selfless mother who only lives for her children. This is the story of Mengzi's mother or "Mèng Mǔ" and her pursuit of the perfect location to raise her son.
It took three tries but after Mèng Mǔ Sān Qiān 孟母三迁, she found the perfect place to raise her pride and joy. Through this, and other demonstrations of doing her best for her son, Mengzi's mother received high marks.
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