多子多孙 (duō zǐ duō sūn) — (set phrase) may you have many children and grandchildren; a blessing for a large and prosperous family
Definition
A traditional auspicious blessing wishing a couple many children and grandchildren — a hallmark of family prosperity in Chinese culture, still seen on New Year pictures.
verb
(set phrase) may you have many children and grandchildrena blessing for a large and prosperous family
Examples
- ，多子多孙。Lǎo rén zhù tā men xīn hūn kuài lè, duō zǐ duō sūn.The elder wished them a happy marriage and many children and grandchildren.
- 多子多孙。Zhè fú nián huà shàng huà de shì duō zǐ duō sūn de jí xiáng tú àn.This New Year painting shows an auspicious pattern symbolizing many children and grandchildren.
- ，多子多孙。Zài gǔ dài, duō zǐ duō sūn shì jiā tíng xìng fú de zhòng yào biāo zhì.In ancient times, having many children and grandchildren was an important sign of family happiness.
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