Definition
万福 (mò) is an archaic interjection used by women in traditional China as a polite greeting or to express good fortune, often accompanied by a slight bow or curtsy. The pronunciation mò is distinct from the more common reading wàn fú (ten thousand blessings). Today it is rarely used in daily speech, but you may encounter it in historical dramas or classical literature.
intj.
(interjection, archaic) a polite female greeting expressing good luckoften paired with a curtsy
Examples
- 万福!?mò! Lǎo fūrén shēntǐ kě hǎo?Greetings! Is the old lady in good health?
- 万福,。mò, xiǎo nǚzǐ zhè xiāng yǒu lǐ le.Greetings, this humble woman offers her respects.
- 万福!。mò! Yuàn nín fú shòu ānkāng.Greetings! May you enjoy blessings and good health.
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