📖 Meaning
Refers to a good son and a good daughter-in-law. Used to praise virtuous, harmonious young married couples and the excellent character of children and their spouses. The phrase conveys approval of both the offspring and the marriage partner they have chosen.
📜 Origin Story
The phrase originates from the 'Zizhi Tongjian' (Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance), Tang Annals, sixth year of the Yonghui era (655 AD). Emperor Taizong of Tang, on his deathbed, entrusted his son—the future Emperor Gaozong—and his daughter-in-law Empress Wang to his trusted minister Changsun Wuji, declaring 'My good son and good daughter-in-law, I now entrust to you.' The expression thereafter became a way to commend fine children and their worthy spouses, especially in the context of marital harmony and family virtue.
💡 Example Usage
张老太太看着佳儿佳妇，心中十分欢喜。
Old Mrs. Zhang looked at her good son and good daughter-in-law, and felt very happy.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 佳儿佳妇
- Pinyin: jiā ér jiā fù
- Literal Translation: good, son, good, daughter-in-law
- Category: Quality
- Characters: 4