golden age; era of peace and prosperity
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
a time of peace and prosperity; golden age; halcyon days
literaryLiterary idiom originating from the legendary sage kings Yao and Shun, representing an idealized era of virtuous rule and social harmony. Often used in formal or literary contexts to praise a current or historical period of good governance.
Yáo尧
tiān天
shùn舜
rì日
，
wàn万
mín民
lè乐
yè业
。
In this golden age, all people live and work in peace and contentment.
Dāng当
jīn今
shèng盛
shì世
，
kě可
wèi谓
yáo尧
tiān天
shùn舜
rì日
。
The present prosperous age can indeed be called a time of peace and prosperity.
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Bǎi百
xìng姓
ān安
jū居
lè乐
yè业
，
wǎn宛
rú如
yáo尧
tiān天
shùn舜
rì日
。
The people live and work in peace and happiness, just like in the golden age of Yao and Shun.