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多子多福

Mandarin · pinyin duō zǐ duō fú

the more sons, the more happiness (idiom)

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多: duō · much, many; more than, over
子: zǐ · offspring, child; fruit, seed of; first earthly branch
福: fú · happiness, good fortune, blessing

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1–3–1–2 · duo1 zi3 duo1 fu2

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do1 zi2 do1 fuk1

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