白头偕老

Phát âm: bái tóu xié lǎo Nghĩa đen: White heads together in old age

Nguồn gốc & Cách sử dụng

This idiom describes white (白) heads (头) together (偕) in old age (老). It depicts couples who grow old together, their hair turning white side by side. The phrase is a common blessing at weddings. Modern usage expresses wishes for lasting marriages, the hope that couples will remain devoted until both have grey hair, symbolizing lifelong companionship.

Ví dụ

Tiếng Anh: "They wished the newlyweds a lifetime of happiness together."

Tiếng Trung: 他们祝愿新婚夫妇白头偕老。