炎黄子孙

炎黄子孙:

Literally means:

descendants of ancient Emperors Yan and Huang

Actually means:

Chinese people

炎黄 refers to the legendary Emperor 炎 and Emperor 黄, who together are consecrated as the common forefathers of all Chinese people.

This term refers to posterities of the Chinese nation or to the Chinese people.

It is often used by the Chinese people to refer to themselves. It connotes a sense of pride. Written expression. Commendatory.

炎黄，炎帝和黄帝，古代传说中的两个帝王，两人并列为中华民族的共同祖先。

炎黄子孙，指中华民族的后代或代表中华民族。

多用来作为中国人的自称。常含有自豪的意味。书面语。具有褒义色彩。