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五福临门 Meaning

五福临门

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Quick answer: 五福临门 means lit. (may the) five blessings descend upon this home (namely: longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and a natural death).

Meaning in English

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

Chinese五福临门
Pinyinwu3 fu2 lin2 men2
Definitionslit. (may the) five blessings descend upon this home (namely: longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and a natural death); (an auspicious saying for the Lunar New Year)
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What does 五福临门 mean?

五福临门 means lit. (may the) five blessings descend upon this home (namely: longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and a natural death).

How do you pronounce 五福临门?

五福临门 is pronounced wu3 fu2 lin2 men2 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 五福临门 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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