wǔ​fú​lín​mén

may the five blessings descend upon this home

  • created sense approved 五福临门/五福臨門 · wǔ​fú​lín​mén · may the five blessings descend upon this home — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    五福临门 / 五福臨門

    wǔ​fú​lín​mén

    may the five blessings descend upon this home

    A set greeting or blessing used primarily during the Lunar New Year; it refers to the five blessings of longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and a natural death.

    五福 (literal) → 五福 · wǔ​fú · five blessings 临门 (literal) → 临门/臨門 · lín​mén · to arrive at the door

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