福地 (fú dì) — blessed land; place of happiness and good fortune; (Daoism) paradise; sacred site

Definition

A ‘blessed land’ — a place felt to bring good fortune or happiness. In Daoism it specifically names a sacred mountain or grotto where immortals dwell.

noun
blessed landplace of happiness and good fortune(Daoism) paradisesacred site

Examples

  • 福地
    Zhè lǐ shān qīng shuǐ xiù, zhēn shì yí piàn fú dì.
    The mountains are clear and the waters are beautiful here — it's truly a blessed land.
  • 福地
    Wǒ de jiā xiāng shì wǒ de fú dì, měi cì huí qù dōu hěn kāi xīn.
    My hometown is my blessed land; every time I go back I'm very happy.
  • 福地
    Zhè zuò shān zài gǔ dài bèi rèn wéi shì dào jiào fú dì.
    This mountain was considered a Daoist paradise in ancient times.

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