English–Chinese
“good fortune” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfú
Example
过年时，家家户户贴福字。guò nián shí jiā jiā hù hù tiē fú zì
During Chinese New Year, every household puts up the character for good fortune.
How to say “good fortune” in Chinese
“Good fortune” in Chinese is 福 (fú).
A life in which good things and well-being gather around a person or family.
Example sentences with 福
她觉得今年特别能沾到福气。tā jué de jīn nián tè bié néng zhān dào fú qì
She feels she can especially share in good fortune this year.
Tips for using 福
- On New Year decorations, this word often stands alone as a compact wish for a household's happiness and good luck, not just a comment about chance.