福寿双全 fú shòu shuāng quán blessing of both happiness and longevity

Explanation

福寿双全指的是既拥有幸福和好运，又拥有长寿。这是一个美好的祝愿，通常用于祝愿他人健康长寿，生活幸福。

Fúshòushuāngquán means possessing both happiness and good fortune, and longevity. It is a beautiful wish, usually used to wish others good health, longevity, and a happy life.

Origin Story

从前，在一个小山村里，住着一位名叫张老太的老人。她一生勤劳善良，乐于助人。村里人都很喜欢她，称她为“张大善人”。张老太虽然经历过许多风雨，但她始终保持着乐观的心态，脸上总是挂着慈祥的笑容。她不仅自己生活得很幸福，而且还把这份幸福传递给了周围的人。村里人都说她福寿双全，是村里的福星。张老太晚年生活非常幸福，儿孙满堂，她经常和儿孙们一起聊天，一起吃饭，一起玩耍，享受着天伦之乐。她活到九十多岁高龄，去世后，全村人都为她感到惋惜，同时也为她一生所作所为而感动。张老太的故事，成为了小山村里一个美好的传说，一代一代地传颂着。

cóng qián, zài yīgè xiǎo shān cūn lǐ, zhù zhe yī wèi míng jiào zhāng lǎo tài de lǎo rén. tā yī shēng qín láo shàn liáng, lè yú zhù rén. cūn lǐ rén dōu hěn xǐ huan tā, chēng tā wèi “zhāng dà shàn rén”. zhāng lǎo tài suīrán jīng lì guò xǔ duō fēng yǔ, dàn tā shǐ zhōng bǎochí zhe lè guān de xīn tài, liǎn shang zǒng shì guà zhe cí xiáng de xiào róng. tā bù jǐn zìjǐ shēng huó de hěn xìng fú, ér qiě hái bǎ zhè fèn xìng fú chuán dì gěi le zhōu wéi de rén. cūn lǐ rén dōu shuō tā fú shòu shuāng quán, shì cūn lǐ de fú xīng. zhāng lǎo tài wǎn nián shēng huó fēi cháng xìng fú, ér sūn mǎn táng, tā jīng cháng hé ér sūn men yī qǐ liáo tiān, yī qǐ chī fàn, yī qǐ wán shuǎ, xiǎng shòu zhe tiān lún zhī lè. tā huó dào jiǔ shí duō suì gāo líng, qù shì hòu, quán cūn rén dōu wèi tā gǎn dào wán xī, tóng shí yě wèi tā yī shēng suǒ zuò suǒ wéi ér gǎn dòng. zhāng lǎo tài de gù shì, chéng le xiǎo shān cūn lǐ yīgè měi hǎo de chuán shuō, yī dài yī dài de chuán sòng zhe.

Once upon a time, in a small mountain village, there lived an old woman named Zhang Lao. She was hardworking, kind, and helpful throughout her life. The villagers loved her and called her "Zhang Da Shanren" (Zhang the Great Benevolent One). Although Zhang Lao had experienced many hardships, she always maintained an optimistic attitude and a kind smile. She not only lived a happy life herself but also spread this happiness to those around her. The villagers said she was blessed with both happiness and longevity, a lucky star of the village. Zhang Lao lived a very happy life in her old age, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She often chatted, ate, and played with them, enjoying the joys of family. She lived to be over ninety years old. After her death, the entire village mourned her, but also felt moved by her life and actions. Zhang Lao's story became a beautiful legend in the small mountain village, passed down from generation to generation.

Usage

用于表达对他人长寿和幸福的祝福，多用于长辈或年长者的生日或节日。

yòng yú biǎo dá duì tā rén cháng shòu hé xìng fú de zhù fú, duō yòng yú zhǎng bèi huò nián cháng zhě de shēng rì huò jié rì

Used to express wishes for someone's longevity and happiness, often used for the birthdays or holidays of elders or senior citizens.

Examples

• 祝你福寿双全！

  zhù nǐ fú shòu shuāng quán

  Wish you good health and longevity!

• 老人家福寿双全，儿孙满堂。

  lǎo rén jiā fú shòu shuāng quán, ér sūn mǎn táng

  The old man enjoys a long and happy life with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren around him.

Related Idioms

• 健康长寿

• 幸福美满

Opposite Idioms

• 厄运连连

• 短命