📖 Meaning
This idiom symbolizes newlywed joy and marital celebration. It originates from an ancient poem where three stars appearing at the doorway signaled a time of marriage. It is traditionally used as a blessing for weddings and happy unions.
📜 Origin Story
This idiom originates from the Book of Songs (诗经), specifically the poem 'Chou Mou' (绸缪) in the 'Odes of Tang' (唐风) section, dating to the Western Zhou dynasty. The original line describes three stars (参星, the belt of Orion) appearing at the doorway at night, a celestial sign associated with the wedding season. The poem captures the tender and joyous atmosphere of a newlywed couple on their wedding night. Over time, the phrase became a classical allusion for celebrating marriages and expressing good wishes for newlyweds.
💡 Example Usage
今夜三星在户，正是他们成婚的好日子。
Tonight the three stars rest at the door—it is a perfect day for their wedding.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 三星在户
- Pinyin: sān xīng zài hù
- Literal Translation: three, stars, at, the door
- Category: Emotion
- Characters: 4