Refers to the mythological figures Queen Mother of the West (金母) and King Father of the East (木公); by extension, metaphorically describes aged, virtuous, and talented people.
这对相守一生的老夫妇，德高望重，被乡亲们尊称为现代的金母木公
This elderly couple, who have spent their entire lives together, are highly respected for their virtue and wisdom, and are affectionately called the modern-day Queen Mother of the West and King Father of the East by their fellow villagers.
Era:
Early Modern
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