天伦之乐

tiān lún zhī lè

  • Meaning

    Literal

    Familial bonds

    Usage

    The happiness that comes from family gathering together

  • Connotation

    Positive

  • Usage Examples

    王伯伯退休后，在家中享受着天伦之乐 | Wáng bóbo tuìxiū hòu, zài jiāzhōng xiǎngshòuzhe tiānlúnzhīlè
    After Uncle Wang retired, he enjoyed spending time together with his family
    [Source]

    父亲每年必从新加坡回来一次，和我们共享天伦之乐 | Fùqīn měinián bì cóng xīnjiāpō huílái yīcì, hé wǒmen gòngxiǎng tiānlún zhī lè
    Our parents come visit from Singapore each year, and we enjoy spending time with one another
    [Source]

  • Equivalents

    English

    None

    Chinese

    None

  • Entry Notes

    This is an HSK chengyu

  • Origin

    《春夜宴从弟桃花园序》(Chūn Yè Yàn Cóng Dì Táo Huā Yuán Xù), a work by famous Táng Dynasty (唐, 618 - 9070 poet 李白 (Lǐ Bái)

  • Story

    This chengyu is from a line in the work listed in the "Origin" section above

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