A1 Proverb 격식체 1분 분량

家和万事兴

jia he wan shi xing

Harmony in family brings prosperity

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A classic Chinese proverb teaching that a peaceful, united family is the foundation for all worldly success.

  • Means: Harmony within the family leads to prosperity in all endeavors.
  • Used in: Family gatherings, weddings, or when giving advice on life balance.
  • Don't confuse: It is not about business partnerships, but specifically about family units.
🏠 (Home) + 🤝 (Harmony) = 📈 (Success)

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This phrase means family peace is good. Use it when your family is happy.
It is a common Chinese proverb. It teaches that if family members get along, they will be successful in life.
This idiom emphasizes that domestic harmony is the foundation of prosperity. It is often used to advise people to resolve conflicts within their homes to ensure future success.
Rooted in Confucian values, this proverb posits that a harmonious family environment is the essential prerequisite for achieving success in all external endeavors, reflecting the collectivist nature of Chinese society.
As a quintessential four-character idiom, it encapsulates the socio-cultural importance of the family unit in Chinese history. It serves as both a moral imperative and a practical guide for life, suggesting that internal stability is the catalyst for external achievement.
This proverb functions as a linguistic manifestation of the Confucian 'Great Learning' philosophy, where the cultivation of the family is the necessary precursor to the governance of the state. It illustrates the ontological link between domestic concord and worldly prosperity, serving as a cornerstone of traditional Chinese social ethics.

Highlights that a harmonious family life is key to success and prosperity.

🌍

문화적 배경

Often seen on calligraphy scrolls during Lunar New Year.

💡

Memorization

Break it into two parts: Family harmony (家和) and everything flourishes (万事兴).

💡

Memorization

Break it into two parts: Family harmony (家和) and everything flourishes (万事兴).

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing character.

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The standard idiom ends with 兴 (flourish).

🎉 점수: /1

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

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The standard idiom ends with 兴 (flourish).

🎉 점수: /2

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

Only if you are talking about team harmony.

관련 표현

🔗

和气生财

similar

Harmony brings wealth

어디서 쓸까?

🏠

Family Argument

Mom: Stop fighting! {家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}!

neutral
💍

Wedding Blessing

Guest: 祝你们新婚快乐,{家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}。

formal

암기하기

기억법

Think of a 'Home' (家) that is 'Harmonious' (和) and 'Ten Thousand' (万) 'Things' (事) 'Flourish' (兴).

시각적 연상

Imagine a happy family sitting around a dinner table, and from the table, golden coins and flowers are growing, representing success.

Rhyme

家和万事兴,生活更安宁。

Story

Xiao Ming was fighting with his brother. His grandfather told him, 'Remember, {家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}.' Xiao Ming apologized, and soon after, he got a promotion at work. He realized his grandfather was right.

In Other Languages

Many cultures have similar proverbs. For example, 'A house divided against itself cannot stand' in English captures the negative side of this concept.

Word Web

家庭和谐成功幸福团结繁荣

챌린지

Write this phrase in calligraphy or on a piece of paper and hang it on your fridge for one week.

Review in 1, 3, 7, 14, and 30 days.

발음

Stress Even stress across all four characters.

High level tone.

격식 수준 스펙트럼

격식체
{家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}是我们的传统美德。

{家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}是我们的传统美德。 (General advice)

중립
我们要记住{家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}。

我们要记住{家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}。 (General advice)

비격식체
记得{家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}哦!

记得{家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}哦! (General advice)

속어
搞好家庭,{家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}嘛。

搞好家庭,{家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}嘛。 (General advice)

The phrase is derived from classical Chinese literature emphasizing the importance of family order (li) in maintaining a stable society.

Ancient:

재미있는 사실

It is one of the most popular phrases for home decor in China.

문화 노트

Often seen on calligraphy scrolls during Lunar New Year.

“The scroll on the door says {家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}.”

대화 시작하기

What is the secret to a happy family?

자주 하는 실수

家兴万事和

家和万事兴

wrong context
The order of the characters is fixed as a set idiom.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

La unión hace la fuerza

Focus on strength vs. focus on family.

French moderate

L'union fait la force

General unity vs. family harmony.

German moderate

Einigkeit macht stark

Strength vs. flourishing.

Japanese Very Similar

家内安全

Safety/peace vs. success/flourishing.

Arabic moderate

في الاتحاد قوة

Power vs. prosperity.

Chinese Very Similar

和气生财

Wealth vs. general success.

Korean Very Similar

가화만사성

None, it is the same phrase.

Portuguese moderate

A união faz a força

Strength vs. prosperity.

Spotted in the Real World

🎬

(2020)

“{家|jiā}{和|hé}{万|wàn}{事|shì}{兴|xīng}”

Used during a family reunion dinner.

혼동하기 쉬운

家和万事兴 和气生财

Both involve 'harmony' (和).

Use '家和万事兴' for family and '和气生财' for business.

자주 묻는 질문 (1)

Only if you are talking about team harmony.

usage contexts

Learning Path

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