Chinese word

一路顺风

Pronunciation

Pinyinyī lù shùn fēng

Meaning

  • interjectionsafe travels

Example

祝你一路顺风。zhù nǐ yí lù shùn fēng

May you have safe travels.

Illustration for 一路顺风 (safe travels)

More examples

朋友要出差，我对他说：'祝你一路顺风'。péng yǒu yào chū chāi wǒ duì tā shuō zhù nǐ yí lù shùn fēng

My friend was leaving for a business trip, so I said, "May you have safe travels."

Core concept

A whole trip unfolds without obstacles, with a favorable wind keeping the traveler moving steadily and safely.

Common phrases

  • 祝你一路顺风zhù nǐ yí lù shùn fēng

    May you have safe travels

Similar words

一路平安yí lù píng ān: A parting wish for someone's safety during a long journey.
一路顺利yí lù shùn lì: A parting wish that a journey or task goes well without trouble.

Definition in Chinese

祝愿别人旅途顺利、一路平安，常用于道别时。zhù yuàn bié rén lǚ tú shùn lì yí lù píng ān cháng yòng yú dào bié shí

Word origin

一路顺风 (yīlùshùnfēng, "safe travels") combines 一 (yī, "one") + 路 (lù, "road") with 顺 (shùn, "favorable") + 风 (fēng, "wind"), making easy travel a farewell wish.

Usage tips

  • The phrase suits a departure rather than a greeting on arrival, and it can sound grand for a very short outing.

Other meanings

  • take careinterjection

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