Traduction :
to write on the sand with reeds while teaching one's son (idiom); mother's admirable dedication to her children's education
Référence :
荻：芦苇。用芦苇在地上书画教育儿子读书。用以称赞母亲教子有方。
Origine :
《宋史·欧阳修传》：“家贫，致以荻画地学书。”
Annotation :
画荻教子1
1. huàdíjiàozǐ :
[EN] to write on the sand with reeds while teaching one's son (idiom); mother's admirable dedication to her children's education
