五福臨門

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Chinese

the five blessings to be next to one's door; to come to the house; to arrive home
trad. (五福臨門) 五福 臨門
simp. (五福临门) 五福 临门

Pronunciation


Idiom

五福臨門

  1. may the five blessings descend upon this home (namely: longevity, wealth, health, virtue and a natural death)

Usage notes

Usually used as an auspicious saying for the Lunar New Year.