家和万事兴

家和万事兴

Literally means:

if the family lives in harmony, everything will prosper

Actually means:

a house divided against itself cannot stand

和, be in harmony; 兴, prosper.

The whole phrase means as long as the whole family lives in harmony, everything will prosper. It may also mean if members of an organization remain in harmonious relationship, the business will flourish. It is usually used in the case of mediating disputes, stressing the importance of unity. Commendatory.

和，和睦。兴，兴旺。

家和万事兴指只要家庭和睦什么事都会兴旺。也可以指单位或者集体内部和睦，事业就能兴旺发达。多用来劝说、调解争吵或纠纷，或强调团结的必要性。具有褒义色彩。