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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「壽山福海」, explained below.

The idiom 「壽山福海」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

May your life be as long as that of a mountain, and your blessings be as great as that of the sea. In the old days, it was used to wish people longevity and happiness.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shòu shān fú hǎi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sau6 saan1 fuk1 hoi2

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