A collection of classic couplets used for tombstone inscriptions

Couplets with inscriptions on tombstones

Lifespans are as long as turtles and cranes that are thousands of years old; the descendants of Fuyin are virtuous.

Go through hardships and care for your children; be virtuous and bring blessings to your descendants.

Close to wisdom, close to benevolence, close to filial piety;

The only way to serve our ancestors is to cultivate virtue; we hope that our children and grandchildren will be loyal.

The color of water and mountains set off the auspicious land; the fragrance of flowers and the singing of birds praise the great grace.

The mountains and rivers are full of beauty through the ages; the spring blossoms account for the four seasons of spring.

The land is surrounded by auspicious purple aura; eight-sided spiritual dragons embrace the cave sky.

The first couplet: Ling'an and blessed land lie in the true acupoint, the second couplet: Blessings and health for descendants.

Thousands of miles of mountains and rivers are beautiful, and the blessed land is full of virtue for all eternity.

The spirit of the earth has inspired talents through the ages, and outstanding people have passed on their fame for eternity.

The heaven and earth bless you when you do good deeds, and the dragon god protects your true deeds.

Inheriting the virtues and kindness of our ancestors, we inspired the future Yuliang to govern.

The green mountains at the back are beautiful through the ages; the green water in front is prosperous for generations.

Remember that etiquette is the foundation of filial piety; don’t forget that Tao is magnified by virtue.

Prosperity for a hundred generations depends on the ancestors; merit for a thousand years depends on the descendants.

The moon is first in the happy constellation; you might as well look at the mountains while sleeping. Classic couplets on tombstones

The distant green mountains protect the auspicious land; the clear water flows forever with aura of auspiciousness.

Surrounded by mountains and rivers, the purple energy gathers; tigers and dragons sit in a position of auspiciousness.

The blessed land of Ling'an lies in the true acupoint; descendants will be blessed for generations to come.

There is no way to get there from Pengshan; Yaochi welcomes mother Xiaoyuwan.

The heroic spirit has become a guest; the moral character is still inspiring future generations.

A life of righteousness will go down in history; a breeze blows through the rainbow on both sleeves.

Virtue will always be with heaven and earth; good wind will accompany mountains and rivers for a long time.

Where can I see the stern appearance? I can only listen to the good teachings.

Strolling around Longshan is carefree; visiting Fuling is carefree.

The auspicious light shines brightly on the ancestors; the auspicious energy transpires to enrich the queen.

A tortoise and a crane will live longer than a thousand years; the descendants of Fuyin will be virtuous.

Exercise is as clear as pine and cypress, as clear as bamboo; words can be learned and practice can be learned.

Go through hardships and care for your children; be virtuous and bring blessings to your descendants.

Teach your children to be virtuous to their husbands; to be frugal and hardworking.

Being knowledgeable and diligent will lead to death early, and being self-denial and forgiving others will cause deep pain.

The auspicious light shines brightly on the ancestors, and the auspicious energy transpires to enrich the queen. Common couplets on tombstones

The heroic spirits have become Penglai guests, and their virtues are still inspiring future generations.

Thousands of years of cultural prosperity have passed, and unrivaled talents have been promoted.

I was lucky enough to be born in Cheng Menxue back then, but this day the sky is full of horses and the wind is sad.

If you want to see a stern face, you can’t see it, but if you think about it, you can’t hear it.

Wandering Longshan is carefree, and visiting Fuling is carefree.

The family tradition spreads the auspicious light far and wide; the world is always full of auspicious mist.

The treasure caves of Lingshan are beautiful through the ages; the auspicious clouds of auspicious color will last for thousands of years.

It is a blessed land by the water and the mountains; there is a fateful door to the clouds and the osmanthus.

Longwang Cave is really rich; Shaqingshui is beautiful and the descendants are prosperous.

The prosperous dragon's true cave will bring prosperity for a long time; the sand and water will bring prosperity for thousands of years.

The plum blossoms on the mountain are fragrant for five miles; the bright moon shines in front of the tomb at midnight.

If you come to the mountains, you will definitely get a first rank; if you go to the water, you will definitely get chastity and auspiciousness.

The ancestors are located in Longzhen; the children and grandchildren are happy when they are admitted to the imperial examinations.

The green mountains behind are beautiful through the ages; the green water in front is prosperous for generations.

Prosperity for a hundred generations depends on the ancestors; merit for a thousand years depends on the descendants.

The only way to serve our ancestors is to cultivate virtue; we hope that our children and grandchildren will be loyal.

The color of water and mountains set off the auspicious land; the fragrance of flowers and the chirping of birds praise the great grace.

The mountains and rivers are full of beauty through the ages; the spring blossoms account for the four seasons of spring.

The ancestors of the Dezong family are auspicious for their merits;

The blessed land of Ling'an lies in the true acupoint; descendants will be blessed for generations to come.

The heroic spirit has become a guest; the moral character is still inspiring future generations.

Virtue will always be with heaven and earth; good wind will accompany mountains and rivers for a long time.

If you want to see a stern face, you can’t see it; you can only think of good teachings and can’t hear them.

The auspicious light shines brightly on the ancestors; the auspicious energy transpires to enrich the queen.