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This introduction highlights the idiom 「五男二女」, with its meaning and examples explained below.
He had five sons and two daughters. Later it was used to indicate the multiplication of descendants and good fortune. In the Song Dynasty, pictures of five men and two women were often painted and printed on paper or gifts as a sign of blessing.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wǔ nán èr nǚ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ng5 naam4 yi6 neui2
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
