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A classical Chinese line for “A blessing for health and longevity”

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如月之恒，如日之升，如南山之寿，不骞不崩。如松柏之茂，无不尔或承。

Rú yuè zhī héng, rú rì zhī shēng, rú Nán Shān zhī shòu, bù qiān bù bēng. Rú sōng bǎi zhī mào, wú bù ěr huò chéng.

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May you endure like the waxing moon, rise like the sun, live as long as the Southern Mountain, unshaken and unfailing; flourish like pine and cypress, with all blessings continuing.

Plain meaningMay your life be long, steady, and ever flourishing.

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Anonymous· Pre-Qin China · Tian Bao (Heaven Protects)
The Book of Songs
Why it fitsA classical blessing for longevity and enduring flourishing, built from the moon, sun, mountain, pine, and cypress.
Original context and translation note
天保定尔，亦孔之固。俾尔单厚，何福不除？如月之恒，如日之升，如南山之寿，不骞不崩。如松柏之茂，无不尔或承。

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五福：一曰寿，二曰富，三曰康宁，四曰攸好德，五曰考终命。

Wǔ fú: yī yuē shòu, èr yuē fù, sān yuē kāng níng, sì yuē yōu hǎo dé, wǔ yuē kǎo zhōng mìng.

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The five blessings are longevity, wealth, health and peace, love of virtue, and a fulfilled natural end.

Plain meaningA full life includes health, security, character, and longevity.

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Anonymous· Pre-Qin China · Hong Fan (The Great Plan)
Book of Documents
Why it fitsThe list shows that classical blessing joins material well-being to health, virtue, and a complete life.
Original context and translation note
五福：一曰寿，二曰富，三曰康宁，四曰攸好德，五曰考终命。

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桃之夭夭，灼灼其华。之子于归，宜其室家。

Táo zhī yāo yāo, zhuó zhuó qí huá. Zhī zǐ yú guī, yí qí shì jiā.

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The peach tree is young and lovely, its blossoms bright. This young woman goes to her marriage; may she bring harmony to her household.

Plain meaningMay the marriage be joyful and the new home flourish.

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Anonymous· Pre-Qin China · Tao Yao (The Peach Tree)
The Book of Songs
Why it fitsOne of the best-known traditional Chinese wedding blessings, joining bright blossoms with a harmonious household.
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桃之夭夭，灼灼其华。之子于归，宜其室家。

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但愿人长久，千里共婵娟。

Dàn yuàn rén cháng jiǔ, qiān lǐ gòng chán juān.

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May we both live long; though a thousand miles apart, we share the beauty of the moon.

Plain meaningEven far apart, may we be safe and connected under the same moon.

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Su Shi· Northern Song dynasty · Prelude to Water Melody: When Will the Moon Be Clear and Bright?
Dongpo Yuefu
Why it fitsThe shared moon becomes a bond between people who cannot physically reunite.
Original context and translation note
但愿人长久，千里共婵娟。

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如跂斯翼，如矢斯棘，如鸟斯革，如翚斯飞，君子攸跻。

Rú qí sī yì, rú shǐ sī jí, rú niǎo sī gé, rú huī sī fēi, jūn zǐ yōu jī.

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Like one rising on tiptoe, like an arrow set straight, like a bird spreading its wings, like a pheasant in flight—the noble lord ascends it.

Plain meaningMay the new home rise beautifully and become a place of flourishing.

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Anonymous· Pre-Qin China · Si Gan (The Mountain Stream)
The Book of Songs
Why it fitsThe original passage praises the form and elevation of a newly built residence through images of wings and flight.
Original context and translation note
如跂斯翼，如矢斯棘，如鸟斯革，如翚斯飞，君子攸跻。

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身体发肤，受之父母，不敢毁伤，孝之始也。

Shēn tǐ fà fū, shòu zhī fù mǔ, bù gǎn huǐ shāng, xiào zhī shǐ yě.

Close English reading

Body, hair, and skin are received from one's parents; not daring to injure them is the beginning of filial conduct.

Plain meaningTaking care of yourself can also be a responsibility to those who love you.

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Traditionally transmitted through Zengzi· Pre-Qin China · Classic of Filial Piety: Opening Explanation
Classic of Filial Piety
Why it fitsThis reflects an ancient account of filial duty. It is presented as historical ethical context, not as medical guidance or a judgment about illness and injury.
Original context and translation note
身体发肤，受之父母，不敢毁伤，孝之始也；立身行道，扬名于后世，以显父母，孝之终也。

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