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五福臨門
简 五福临门 · 繁 五福臨門Mandarin · pinyin wǔ fú lín mén
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- lit. (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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3–2–2–2 · wu3 fu2 lin2 men2
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- (idiomatic) may the five blessings descend upon this home (namely: longevity, wealth, health, virtue and a natural death)
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