Chinese Conversation · Level 19
90 words
Chinese word
祝
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhù
Meaning
- verbcongratulate
Example
祝你们新婚快乐。zhù nǐ men xīn hūn kuài lè
Congratulations on your marriage.
More examples
祝你好运，明天考试顺利。zhù ní hǎo yùn míng tiān kǎo shì shùn lì
I wish you good luck and hope your exam tomorrow goes smoothly.
Core concept
A verbal act of honoring someone by voicing hopes for that person's happiness, success, or good fortune.
Common phrases
祝你好运zhù ní hǎo yùn
wish you good luck
祝你工作顺利zhù nǐ gōng zuò shùn lì
wish your work goes smoothly
祝你成功zhù nǐ chéng gōng
wish you success
Similar words
恭喜gōng xǐ: Offer everyday congratulations for someone's success or joyful occasion.
祝福zhù fú: Voice sincere wishes for someone's future happiness, peace, and well-being.
祝贺zhù hè: Offer formal congratulations on someone's achievement, marriage, or another major occasion.
Definition in Chinese
向他人表达对其幸福、成功或吉利的良好愿望，既可用于庆贺，也可用于祈愿。xiàng tā rén biǎo dá duì qí xìng fú chéng gōng huò jí lì de liáng hǎo yuàn wàng jì kě yòng yú qìng hè yě kě yòng yú qí yuàn
Word origin
祝 (zhù, "wish") combines 示 (shì, "ritual sign") + 兄 (xiōng, "elder brother"), linking ritual declarations with a sound element; its sense later extended to personal blessings.
Usage tips
- English often links congratulations to a success that has already happened, while Chinese uses this verb naturally for both celebrating an event and expressing hope for a future result.