lyun4 fung6 wo4 ming4鸞鳳和鳴鸾凤和鸣
Jyutpinglyun4 fung6 wo4 ming4
Yalelyùhn fuhng wòh mìhng
Definition
A happily married couple; harmony in marriage.
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How it's used
This idiom is exclusively reserved for wedding blessings and formal well-wishing. It carries a classical, elegant tone that contrasts with casual everyday speech. Using it in a non-wedding context would sound bizarrely archaic or overly dramatic.
Examples
Wishing you both a harmonious marriage and a baby soon.
When they got married, everyone wished them a harmonious union.
Related words
Common phrases
wish for a harmonious marriage
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for any happy couple, but it is strictly tied to the context of marriage and nuptial celebrations.
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Grammar guides
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