many happy returns
Long life is a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is ch á NGM ì NGB ǎ ISU ì, which means a long life, can live to 100 years old. It is often used as a blessing for longevity. It comes from LAN Caihe by Wu Mingshi in Yuan Dynasty.
Idiom explanation
It's a long life. It's a hundred years old. It is often used as a blessing for longevity.
The origin of Idioms
In Yuan Dynasty, the fourth fold of "Lan Caihe" written by Wu Mingshi said: "this guy will live a long life if he is light."
Idiom usage
In conjunction with; as an object; with commendatory meaning; used in blessing, especially of children
Analysis of Idioms
Synonym: immortality
Chinese PinYin : cháng mìng bǎi suì
many happy returns
high walls and deep moat -- a defended city. gāo chéng shēn chí
To be right and wrong, to be right and wrong. lái shì shì fēi rén,qù shì shì fēi zhě
provide each other with assistance. gòng wéi chún chǐ
Draw a tiger but not a dog. huà hǔ bù chéng fǎn lèi quǎn
be injured in the sinews or bones. shāng jīn dòng gǔ