English–Chinese
“auspicious” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjí xiáng
Example
他们选了一个很吉祥的日子结婚。tā men xuǎn le yí gè hěn jí xiáng de rì zi jié hūn
They chose a very auspicious day to get married.
How to say “auspicious” in Chinese
“Auspicious” in Chinese is 吉祥 (jí xiáng).
A positive sign surrounding an event, making it feel set for happiness and smooth progress.
Example sentences with 吉祥
祭祀时，人们会摆放象征平安和吉祥的供品。jì sì shí rén men huì bǎi fàng xiàng zhēng píng ān hé jí xiáng de gòng pǐn
During rituals, people place offerings that symbolize peace and good fortune.
Tips for using 吉祥
- In everyday conversation, this word often sounds more formal than casual talk about good fortune, so it fits blessings, wedding language, festive decoration, and other marked occasions.