五福临门 wǔ fú lín mén

DEFINITIONS

  1. lit. (may the) five blessings descend upon this home (namely: longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and a natural death)
  2. (an auspicious saying for the Lunar New Year)

CHARACTERS

五 wǔ
HSK 1
five; surname
福 fú
HSK 4
happiness, good fortune, blessing
临 lín
HSK 5
draw near, approach; descend
门 mén
HSK 2
gate, door, entrance, opening