Meaning of the word "give a man fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime" in English
What does "give a man fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
give a man fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime
US /ɡɪv ə mæn fɪʃ ænd juː fiːd hɪm fɔːr ə deɪ, tiːtʃ ə mæn tuː fɪʃ ænd juː fiːd hɪm fɔːr ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/
UK /ɡɪv ə mæn fɪʃ ənd juː fiːd hɪm fɔːr ə deɪ, tiːtʃ ə mæn tə fɪʃ ənd juː fiːd hɪm fɔːr ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/
Idiom
it is more worthwhile to teach someone how to do something than to do it for them, as it enables them to be self-sufficient
Example:
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Instead of just doing his homework, explain the concepts; give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
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The charity focuses on vocational training because they believe that if you give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.