{"id":182331,"date":"2018-10-11T03:56:34","date_gmt":"2018-10-11T07:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/good-luck-in-chinese\/"},"modified":"2025-01-19T00:37:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T05:37:19","slug":"good-luck-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/good-luck-in-chinese\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Authentic Ways to Say Good Luck in Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"

Luck is a huge part of Chinese culture. So it may come as no surprise that there are many different ways to wish someone “good luck” in Chinese.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether someone just started a new job, is getting married or has an exam coming up, there are distinct phrases you can use to wish them good fortune (while impressing them with your native-sounding language skills<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Here are 29 ways to say good luck in Chinese, from everyday events to big life changes.<\/p>\n

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Good Luck in Chinese for Everyday Situations<\/h2>\n

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\u795d\u4f60\u597d\u8fd0 \u2014 Wishing you good luck<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:<\/strong> zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 h\u01ceo y\u00f9n<\/em><\/p>\n

To reiterate, the way you say good luck in Chinese depends on the context and audience, but this is the literal equivalent of the Western idea of wishing someone good luck.<\/p>\n

The verb \u795d means “to wish,” \u4f60 means “you,” \u597d is “good” and \u8fd0 is “luck.”<\/p>\n

This is as straightforward as it gets, but it’s not used very often because it sounds “too translated.” Native Chinese speakers prefer to use phrases that cater to specific situations in order to wish someone luck.<\/p>\n

\u597d\u597d\u513f\u8003\u554a \u2014 Have a good exam<\/h3>\n

Pinyin: <\/strong>h\u01ceo h\u01ceor k\u01ceo a<\/em><\/p>\n

Use this phrase for someone to wish someone luck on an upcoming test or exam.<\/p>\n

\u597d\u597d\u513f\u5e72\u554a \u2014 Do well on this task\/job<\/h3>\n

Pinyin: <\/strong>h\u01ceo h\u01ceor g\u00e0n a<\/em><\/p>\n

If someone has a big task, project or job that needs to get done, use this phrase to wish them luck.<\/p>\n

\u52a0\u6cb9 \u2014 Go for it!<\/h3>\n

Pinyin: <\/strong>ji\u0101 y\u00f3u<\/em><\/p>\n

This is a Chinese expression that you’ll hear a lot!<\/p>\n

\u52a0\u6cb9, which literally means “add oil,” is a figurative expression that best translates to “Come on, let’s go!” You can also use it to encourage someone when they’re going through a tough time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u6211\u4e3a\u4f60\u52a0\u6cb9\u00a0\u2014 I’m cheering for you<\/h3>\n

Pinyin: <\/strong>w\u01d2 w\u00e8i n\u01d0 ji\u0101 y\u00f3u<\/em><\/p>\n

This is a variation of \u52a0\u6cb9, and it’s most common in competitive situations. Another alternative is \u6211\u7ed9\u4f60\u52a0\u6cb9 \u2014 I will cheer for you.<\/p>\n

Chinese Blessings for Newlyweds<\/h2>\n

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\u795d\u4f60\u4eec\u5e78\u798f \u2014 I wish you happiness<\/h3>\n

Pinyin: <\/strong>zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 men x\u00ecng f\u00fa<\/em><\/p>\n

While you don’t exactly want to say “good luck,” you can use this phrase to wish a newly married couple well.<\/p>\n

\u795d\u4f60\u4eec\u767e\u5e74\u597d\u5408 \u2014 I wish you a long life together<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 men b\u01cei ni\u00e1n h\u01ceo h\u00e9<\/em><\/p>\n

Another saying for newlyweds, this one is literally “I wish you all the best for the next 100 years together.” You can drop the \u795d\u4f60\u4eec at the beginning if you want.<\/p>\n

\u795d\u4f60\u4eec\u5e78\u798f\u7f8e\u6ee1 \u2014 I wish you happiness and bliss<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 men x\u00ecng f\u00fa m\u011bi m\u01cen<\/em><\/p>\n

You can use this phrase for the happy couple as well. And again, you can leave out the \u795d\u4f60\u4eec here if you want, since it’s implied that you’re extending the wish to the couple.<\/p>\n

\u795d\u4f60\u4eec\u65b0\u5a5a\u6109\u5feb \u2014 I wish you a happy marriage\/wedding<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 men x\u012bn h\u016bn y\u00fa ku\u00e0i<\/em><\/p>\n

Another general blessing for a just-married couple. Once more, you can drop \u795d\u4f60\u4eec since this is also an expression on its own.<\/p>\n

\u767d\u5934\u5055\u8001 \u2014 May you grow old together<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>b\u00e1i t\u00f3u xi\u00e9 l\u01ceo<\/em><\/p>\n

The literal meaning of this one is “Live together until your hair goes white with old age.<\/a>” It’s best to use this phrase if you’re close to the couple.<\/p>\n

\u591a\u5b50\u591a\u5b59 \u2014\u00a0May you have many children and grandchildren<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>du\u014d zi du\u014d s\u016bn<\/em><\/p>\n

This phrase is also better if you know the couple well. You’d use it to wish them a big, happy family.<\/p>\n

\u4e3e\u6848\u9f50\u7709 \u2014 May you have mutual respect in marriage<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>j\u01d4 \u00e0n q\u00ed m\u00e9i<\/em><\/p>\n

A phrase that’s explicitly about marriage, this one literally means “Lift the tray to eyebrow level.”<\/a><\/p>\n

\u4e92\u656c\u4e92\u7231\u00a0\u2014 May you have mutual respect and love<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>h\u00f9 j\u00ecng h\u00f9 \u00e0i<\/em><\/p>\n

This is a well-meaning phrase that sounds perfect for a wedding card.<\/p>\n

\u6fc0\u60c5\u6c38\u5728 \u2014 May you have everlasting passion<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>j\u012b q\u00edng y\u01d2ng z\u00e0i<\/em><\/p>\n

Another one that’s probably best if you know the couple well, it literally means, “Passion is always there.”<\/p>\n

\u65e9\u751f\u8d35\u5b50 \u2014\u00a0May you give birth to a child soon<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>z\u01ceo sh\u0113ng gu\u00ec z\u01d0<\/em><\/p>\n

The original meaning was actually about giving birth to a son, so it’s best to reserve this wedding wish for traditional Chinese couples and families.<\/p>\n

Birthday Wishes in Chinese<\/h2>\n

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\u751f\u65e5\u5feb\u4e50 \u2014 Happy birthday<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:<\/strong> sh\u0113ng r\u00ec ku\u00e0i l\u00e8<\/em><\/p>\n

Birthdays are another occasion when you might wish someone good fortune. In English we’d simply say “happy birthday,” but in Chinese, it’s very common to hear this as \u795d\u4f60\u751f\u65e5\u5feb\u4e50 (literally “I wish you a happy birthday”).<\/p>\n

\u5e0c\u671b\u4f60\u5065\u5eb7\u5feb\u4e50\u5730\u957f\u5927 \u2014 I hope you grow up happy and healthy<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>x\u012b w\u00e0ng n\u01d0 ji\u00e0n k\u0101ng ku\u00e0i l\u00e8 d\u00ec zh\u01ceng d\u00e0<\/em><\/p>\n

Use this phrase to express birthday wishes for a child.<\/p>\n

\u795d\u4f60\u5929\u5929\u5feb\u4e50\uff0c\u5fc3\u60f3\u4e8b\u6210 \u2014 Wishing you daily joy and success<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 ti\u0101n ti\u0101n ku\u00e0i l\u00e8, x\u012bn xi\u01ceng sh\u00ec ch\u00e9ng<\/em><\/p>\n

Literally, this means “I wish that you’re happy every day and that all your wishes come true.” This general birthday wish can be used for acquaintances and friends.<\/p>\n

\u957f\u547d\u767e\u5c81 \u2014 May you live for 100 years<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>ch\u00e1ng m\u00ecng b\u01cei su\u00ec<\/em><\/p>\n

This phrase is great to say to an elder on their birthday.<\/p>\n

\u798f\u5982\u4e1c\u6d77\uff0c\u5bff\u6bd4\u5357\u5c71 \u2014\u00a0May you have a long life and endless blessings<\/h3>\n

Pinyin: <\/strong>f\u00fa r\u00fa d\u014dng h\u01cei, <\/em>sh\u00f2u b\u01d0 n\u00e1n sh\u0101n<\/em><\/p>\n

This birthday saying is very poetic and very popular among older generations. It translates to: “May your fortune be as boundless as the Eastern Sea, and may you\u00a0live as long as the Southern Mountain.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chinese Wishes for Success, Prosperity and Fortune<\/h2>\n

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\u8d22\u6e90\u5e7f\u8fdb \u2014 May you have abundant wealth<\/h3>\n

Pinyin: <\/strong>c\u00e1i yu\u00e1n gu\u01ceng j\u00ecn<\/em><\/p>\n

Weddings and birthdays aren’t the only times you can send good wishes! If a friend just got hired, use this phrase to wish them luck at the new job.\u00a0Its full meaning is: “May you have an abundant source of income, wealth and fortune.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u5e73\u6b65\u9752\u4e91 \u2014 May you get promoted quickly<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>p\u00edng b\u00f9 q\u012bng y\u00fan<\/em><\/p>\n

Literally “skyrocket<\/a>,” this is another good one for wishing someone success at a new job.<\/p>\n

\u9a6c\u5230\u6210\u529f \u2014 May you immediately meet with success<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>m\u01ce d\u00e0o ch\u00e9ng g\u014dng<\/em><\/p>\n

This is another way to wish someone quick success with their new career.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u6b65\u6b65\u9ad8\u5347 \u2014 May you continuously get promoted<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>b\u00f9 b\u00f9 g\u0101o sh\u0113ng<\/em><\/p>\n

And one more for new jobs, this literally says, “Rise step by step.<\/a>“<\/p>\n

\u606d\u559c\u53d1\u8d22 \u2014 May you be prosperous<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>g\u014dng x\u01d0 f\u0101 c\u00e1i<\/em><\/p>\n

This phrase is used to mean “Happy New Year!”\u00a0What you’d normally hear and say during Chinese New Year<\/a> can also be used in a congratulatory sense, wishing someone luck in any future endeavor.<\/p>\n

\u8eab\u4f53\u5065\u5eb7 \u2014 I wish you good health<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>sh\u0113n t\u01d0 ji\u00e0n k\u0101ng<\/em><\/p>\n

You can use this phrase, which literally means “healthy body<\/a>,” during Chinese New Year or any other celebration.<\/p>\n

\u795d\u798f\u4f60 \u2014 Bless you<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>zh\u00f9 f\u00fa n\u01d0<\/em><\/p>\n

To wish someone happiness in everyday situations, you can say, “Bless you,” although this shouldn’t be confused with how English speakers use that phrase after someone sneezes. The literal translation is, “I wish happiness\/good fortune on you.<\/a>“<\/p>\n

\u4fdd\u91cd \u2014 Take care<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>b\u01ceo zh\u00f2ng<\/em><\/p>\n

This phrase can be used if you’re bidding someone adieu.<\/p>\n

\u4e00\u8def\u987a\u98ce \u2014 Bon voyage<\/h3>\n

Pinyin:\u00a0<\/strong>y\u00ed l\u00f9 sh\u00f9n f\u0113ng<\/em><\/p>\n

This is also a farewell phrase that literally means “May the wind be with you!<\/a>“<\/p>\n

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Now you’ll sound like a native when you wish people luck using any of these expressions!<\/p>\n

So, study the list above and you’ll be on your way to holding your own in Chinese conversations.<\/p>\n

To pick up more Mandarin phrases like this, you can try reading Chinese blogs<\/a>\u00a0or watching videos featuring native Mandarin speakers, like those on\u00a0YouTube<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0FluentU<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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