many happy returns

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