五福臨門 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 five; surname
福 fú happiness, good fortune, blessing
臨 lín draw near, approach; descend
門 mén gate, door, entrance, opening