五谷丰登

五穀豐登
wǔgǔfēngdēng
idiom #62,599

Meanings

  1. 1 the five grains harvested in abundance
  2. 2 a bumper harvest; a year of plenty

Examples

Jīnnián fēngtiáoyǔshùn, wǔgǔfēngdēng.
This year had favorable weather and a bumper harvest of every crop.
Nóngmínmen zuì pànwàng de jiùshì wǔgǔfēngdēng.
What farmers most hope for is an abundant harvest.

Tips

history
From 《··》: 风雨时节五谷丰登安宁 — 'When wind and rain come at proper times, the five grains ripen, and the state is at peace.' A classical formula linking agriculture with social stability.
culture
The (five grains) traditionally include rice, millet, sorghum, wheat, and beans. Often paired with 风调雨顺 (favorable weather) and 国泰民安 (peaceful nation) in New Year's greetings.

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