五谷丰登

五穀豐登
wǔgǔ-fēngdēng
idiom #62,599

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 5
Jīnnián fēngtiáo-yǔshùn, wǔgǔ-fēngdēng.
This year had favorable weather and a bumper harvest of every crop.
HSK 6
Nóngmínmen zuì pànwàng de jiùshì wǔgǔ-fēngdēng.
What farmers most hope for is an abundant harvest.

Tips

history
From 《六韬·龙韬·立将》: 风雨时节,五谷丰登,社稷安宁 - '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 五谷 (five grains) traditionally include 稻 rice, 黍 millet, 稷 sorghum, 麦 wheat, and 菽 beans. Often paired with 风调雨顺 (favorable weather) and 国泰民安 (peaceful nation) in New Year's greetings.

Stroke Order

五 wǔ
谷 gǔ
丰 fēng
登 dēng