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Chengyu
一饭千金
Pinyin
yī fàn qiān jīn
English
reward a benefactor handsomely for past help or favor
Explanation
Meaning
比喻厚厚地报答对自己有恩的人。
Context
《史记·淮阴侯列传》:“信钓于城下,诸漂母漂,有一母见信饥,饭信,竟漂数十日。”又:“信至国,如所从食漂母,赐千金。”
Example
马周道:“壁上诗句犹在,~岂可忘也。” ◎明·凌濛初《二刻拍案惊奇》卷五
 
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