Chinese word

祝愿

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhù yuàn

Meaning

  • verbwish

Example

我祝愿你们一路顺风。wǒ zhù yuàn nǐ men yí lù shùn fēng

I wish you all a smooth journey.

Illustration for 祝愿 (wish)

More examples

我们祝愿新婚夫妇白头偕老。wǒ men zhù yuàn xīn hūn fū fù bái tóu xié lǎo

We wish the newlyweds a happy life together into old age.

Core concept

A good hope expressed for another person's future, especially at a celebration, farewell, or holiday.

Common phrases

  • 由衷祝愿yóu zhōng zhù yuàn

    wholeheartedly wish

  • 祝愿新婚夫妇zhù yuàn xīn hūn fū fù

    wish the newlyweds well

  • 真诚地祝愿zhēn chéng dì zhù yuàn

    sincerely wish

Similar words

祝福zhù fú: Offering words or actions that convey a caring wish for someone's happiness, safety, or well-being.
祝zhù: Giving a short message of congratulations or good wishes.
希望xī wàng: Looking forward to a desired result for oneself or someone else.
祝贺zhù hè: Saying that someone deserves congratulations for a success or joyful event.

Definition in Chinese

向别人用语言表示美好的愿望或祝福，多用于祝贺、送别或节日问候。xiàng bié rén yòng yǔ yán biǎo shì méi hǎo de yuàn wàng huò zhù fú duō yòng yú zhù hè sòng bié huò jié rì wèn hòu

Word origin

祝愿 (zhùyuàn, "to wish well") combines 祝 (zhù, "to express good wishes") with 愿 (yuàn, "to wish or hope"), joining an offered blessing with the hope behind it.

Usage tips

  • English bless can suggest a religious setting, but this Chinese verb also suits secular congratulations, holiday greetings, and farewells.

Other meanings

  • blessverb
  • prayverb

Opposites

  • 诅咒zǔ zhòucurseverb

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