Word: 百年树人 (bǎiniánshùrén) Traditional: 百年樹人 百年树人 dictionary entry bǎiniánshùrén it takes many years to raise children to be upstanding citizens Full dictionary entry for 百年树人 Example sentences using 百年树人 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 培养人才，百年树人啊。 Péiyǎng réncái, bǎiniánshùrén a. Nurturing talent takes a very long time. 百年树人，教育不能急。 Bǎiniánshùrén, jiàoyù bùnéng jí. Raising people takes many years, so education can't be rushed.