{"id":52074,"date":"2025-08-20T11:41:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T03:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/?p=52074"},"modified":"2025-08-20T11:41:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T03:41:56","slug":"how-to-say-good-luck-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/how-to-say-good-luck-in-chinese-post-52074\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Say Good Luck in Chinese: 14 Phrases, Pronunciation, and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"518\">When your child is about to take a test, perform on stage, or try something new, what\u2019s the best way to cheer them on in Chinese? The most common way is to say <strong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"365\">\u795d\u4f60\u597d\u8fd0 (zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 h\u01ceo y\u00f9n)<\/strong> , literally \u201cwish you good luck.\u201d Another popular phrase is <strong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"442\">\u52a0\u6cb9 (ji\u0101 y\u00f3u)<\/strong>, which means \u201cadd oil!\u201d and is used just like \u201c<strong>you got this!<\/strong>\u201d in English.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"912\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/\"><strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"649\">WuKong Education<\/strong><\/a>, we believe that learning such practical expressions makes kids more confident in Mandarin and helps them connect emotionally to the language. Let\u2019s explore how to say \u201cgood luck\u201d in Chinese, with 14 useful phrases, pronunciation, examples, and fun activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"955\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52078\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-say-good-luck-in-chinese-300x169.png\" alt=\"how to say good luck in chinese\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-say-good-luck-in-chinese-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-say-good-luck-in-chinese-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-say-good-luck-in-chinese-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-say-good-luck-in-chinese-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-say-good-luck-in-chinese-520x293.png 520w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-say-good-luck-in-chinese-720x405.png 720w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-say-good-luck-in-chinese-920x518.png 920w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-say-good-luck-in-chinese.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"955\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-%e2%80%9cgood-luck%e2%80%9d-in-chinese\"><\/span>What Is \u201cGood Luck\u201d in Chinese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1085\">The idea of \u201cgood luck\u201d in Chinese culture is more than just chance, it\u2019s about blessings, smooth journeys, and encouragement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1343\"><strong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1114\">\u795d\u4f60\u597d\u8fd0 (zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 h\u01ceo y\u00f9n)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"714\">Let\u2019s break it down:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"804\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"737\">\r\n<p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"737\"><strong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"728\">\u795d (zh\u00f9)<\/strong> = wish<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"758\">\r\n<p data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"758\"><strong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"750\">\u4f60 (n\u01d0)<\/strong> = you<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"781\">\r\n<p data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"781\"><strong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"772\">\u597d (h\u01ceo)<\/strong> = good<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"804\">\r\n<p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"804\"><strong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"795\">\u8fd0 (y\u00f9n)<\/strong> = luck<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"862\">So together, it literally means: <em data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"859\">Wish you good luck<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"862\"><strong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"888\">How to pronounce it:<\/strong><br data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"891\" \/>Think of it like: <em data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"930\">\u201cjoo nee how yoon.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1343\">This is the most straightforward translation of \u201cgood luck.\u201d Parents often say it before an exam, sports game, or important moment.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1343\">Example: <em data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1341\">\u660e\u5929\u8003\u8bd5\uff0c\u795d\u4f60\u597d\u8fd0\uff01(M\u00edngti\u0101n k\u01ceosh\u00ec, zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 h\u01ceo y\u00f9n!) \u2014 Good luck on your test tomorrow!<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1343\"><strong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1363\">\u52a0\u6cb9 (ji\u0101 y\u00f3u)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1343\">Literally \u201cadd oil,\u201d this phrase is used to motivate someone to keep going. The expression is thought to have originated from the world of car racing in Macau: when cars needed a boost, spectators shouted \u201c\u52a0\u6cb9!\u201d\u2014\u201cadd more fuel!\u201d Over time, it became a way to cheer people on in any challenge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1343\">If you only remember one phrase from this article, let it be <strong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1337\">\u52a0\u6cb9 (ji\u0101 y\u00f3u)!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1936\"><strong>Real-life examples of when to say it:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2233\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2027\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2027\"><strong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1959\">Before an exam:<\/strong> \u201c\u8003\u8bd5\u52a0\u6cb9\uff01\u201d (<em data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1986\">k\u01ceo sh\u00ec ji\u0101 y\u00f3u<\/em> \u2014 Good luck on your test, keep going!)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2117\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2117\"><strong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2052\">At a sports game:<\/strong> Shouting to your child\u2019s soccer team from the sidelines: \u201c\u52a0\u6cb9\uff01\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2233\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2233\"><strong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2161\">When facing a tough project at work:<\/strong> A colleague sighs about deadlines, and you encourage them with: \u201c\u52a0\u6cb9\uff01\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2305\">It\u2019s short, punchy, and absolutely everywhere in daily Chinese life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1782\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-ways-to-say-good-luck-in-chinese\"><\/span>14 Ways to Say Good Luck in Chinese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nOf course, Mandarin has a treasure chest of beautiful idioms and sayings for \u201cgood luck\u201d moments.\r\n<p data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1903\">Below is a list of <strong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1831\">14 good luck expressions<\/strong>, complete with <strong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1900\">pinyin, English meaning, examples, and usage tips<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\r\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_1rjym_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"3202\">\r\n<thead data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1996\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1996\">\r\n<th data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1954\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Chinese<\/th>\r\n<th data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1963\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Pinyin<\/th>\r\n<th data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1973\" data-col-size=\"sm\">English<\/th>\r\n<th data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1983\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Example<\/th>\r\n<th data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1996\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Usage Tip<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"3202\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2132\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2057\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u795d\u4f60\u597d\u8fd0<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2074\" data-col-size=\"sm\">zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 h\u01ceo y\u00f9n<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2095\">Wish you good luck<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2108\">\u660e\u5929\u9762\u8bd5\uff0c\u795d\u4f60\u597d\u8fd0\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2132\">General, all-purpose<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2201\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2138\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u52a0\u6cb9<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2148\" data-col-size=\"sm\">ji\u0101 y\u00f3u<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2176\">Keep it up \/ You got this<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2184\">\u6bd4\u8d5b\u52a0\u6cb9\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2201\">Sports, exams<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2293\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2209\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u4e00\u5e06\u98ce\u987a<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2228\">y\u012b f\u0101n f\u0113ng sh\u00f9n<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2257\">May everything go smoothly<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2269\">\u795d\u4f60\u65c5\u9014\u4e00\u5e06\u98ce\u987a\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2293\">Travel, new journeys<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2375\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2301\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u9a6c\u5230\u6210\u529f<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2321\" data-col-size=\"sm\">m\u01ce d\u00e0o ch\u00e9ng g\u014dng<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2341\">Immediate success<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2352\">\u5e0c\u671b\u4f60\u9a6c\u5230\u6210\u529f\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2375\">Exams, competitions<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2466\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2383\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u5fc3\u60f3\u4e8b\u6210<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2405\" data-col-size=\"sm\">x\u012bn xi\u01ceng sh\u00ec ch\u00e9ng<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2433\">May your wishes come true<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2443\">\u795d\u4f60\u5fc3\u60f3\u4e8b\u6210\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2466\">Birthdays, New Year<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2550\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2474\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u5927\u5409\u5927\u5229<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2488\" data-col-size=\"sm\">d\u00e0 j\u00ed d\u00e0 l\u00ec<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2516\">Great fortune and success<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2529\">\u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50\uff0c\u5927\u5409\u5927\u5229\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2550\">Festive greetings<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2627\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2558\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u524d\u7a0b\u4f3c\u9526<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2578\" data-col-size=\"sm\">qi\u00e1n ch\u00e9ng s\u00ec j\u01d0n<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2600\">Bright future ahead<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2613\">\u6bd5\u4e1a\u5feb\u4e50\uff0c\u524d\u7a0b\u4f3c\u9526\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2627\">Graduation<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2714\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2635\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u597d\u8fd0\u8fde\u8fde<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2655\" data-col-size=\"sm\">h\u01ceo y\u00f9n li\u00e1n li\u00e1n<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2678\">Continuous good luck<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2688\">\u795d\u4f60\u597d\u8fd0\u8fde\u8fde\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2714\">Everyday encouragement<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2793\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2722\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u597d\u8fd0\u5e38\u4f34<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2742\">h\u01ceo y\u00f9n ch\u00e1ng b\u00e0n<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2772\">May luck always be with you<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2782\">\u795d\u4f60\u597d\u8fd0\u5e38\u4f34\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2793\">General<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2873\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2801\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u597d\u8fd0\u76f8\u968f<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2821\">h\u01ceo y\u00f9n xi\u0101ng su\u00ed<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2843\">May luck follow you<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2854\">\u597d\u8fd0\u76f8\u968f\uff0c\u52a0\u6cb9\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2873\">Supportive tone<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2956\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2881\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u5409\u7965\u5982\u610f<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2898\">j\u00ed xi\u00e1ng r\u00fa y\u00ec<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2924\">Good fortune and wishes<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2934\">\u795d\u4f60\u5409\u7965\u5982\u610f\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2956\">New Year, weddings<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3041\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2964\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u9f99\u817e\u864e\u8dc3<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2983\">l\u00f3ng t\u00e9ng h\u01d4 yu\u00e8<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3011\">Full of vigor and success<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3021\">\u795d\u4f60\u9f99\u817e\u864e\u8dc3\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3041\">Sports, business<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3117\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3049\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u91d1\u699c\u9898\u540d<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3068\" data-col-size=\"sm\">j\u012bn b\u01ceng t\u00ed m\u00edng<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3087\">Success in exams<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3100\">\u9ad8\u8003\u987a\u5229\uff0c\u91d1\u699c\u9898\u540d\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3117\">Exam-specific<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3202\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3125\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u597d\u8fd0\u7206\u68da<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3144\">h\u01ceo y\u00f9n b\u00e0o p\u00e9ng<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3173\">Overflowing with good luck<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3183\">\u4eca\u5929\u597d\u8fd0\u7206\u68da\uff01<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3202\">Playful, casual<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3248\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-use-these-chinese-good-luck-phrases-correctly\"><\/span>How to Use These Chinese Good Luck Phrases Correctly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3309\">Using these phrases naturally is key. Here are some tips:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3564\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3380\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3380\"><strong data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3329\">Before exams<\/strong>: Say <em data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3342\">\u201c\u52a0\u6cb9\uff01\u201d<\/em> or <em data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3355\">\u201c\u91d1\u699c\u9898\u540d\uff01\u201d<\/em> to encourage students.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3457\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3457\"><strong data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3403\">For performances<\/strong>: Parents can cheer <em data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3432\">\u201c\u9a6c\u5230\u6210\u529f\uff01\u201d<\/em> just before a recital.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3564\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3564\"><strong data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3495\">During New Year or celebrations<\/strong>: Use phrases like <em data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3522\">\u201c\u5927\u5409\u5927\u5229\u201d<\/em> or <em data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3534\">\u201c\u5409\u7965\u5982\u610f\u201d<\/em> to wish overall prosperity.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3937\"><strong data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3738\">Cultural Tip<\/strong>: Be careful not to translate English expressions literally. For example, \u201cbreak a leg\u201d is a positive wish in English but sounds strange in Chinese. Instead, choose a culturally appropriate phrase.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3064\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cultural-insight-effort-vs-luck\"><\/span>Cultural Insight: Effort vs. Luck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3403\">Here\u2019s the big takeaway:<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3403\">In Chinese culture, people don\u2019t rely as heavily on \u201cluck\u201d when giving encouragement. Instead, they emphasize <strong data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3224\">\u52aa\u529b (n\u01d4 l\u00ec \u2014 effort)<\/strong> and perseverance. That\u2019s why phrases like <strong data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3273\">\u52a0\u6cb9<\/strong> feel more genuine, it\u2019s not about hoping chance is on your side, but about cheering for the determination that leads to success.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4668\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"quick-quiz-test-your-knowledge\"><\/span>Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"4670\" data-end=\"4738\"><strong data-start=\"4670\" data-end=\"4736\">Which is the best phrase to wish a student success in an exam?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4778\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4748\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4742\" data-end=\"4748\">\u4e00\u5e06\u98ce\u987a<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4758\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4752\" data-end=\"4758\">\u91d1\u699c\u9898\u540d<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4759\" data-end=\"4768\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4762\" data-end=\"4768\">\u5927\u5409\u5927\u5229<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4769\" data-end=\"4778\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4778\">\u9f99\u817e\u864e\u8dc3<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4873\"><em data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4871\">(Answer: 2. \u91d1\u699c\u9898\u540d \u2014 it literally means \u201cto have your name on the honor roll after exams.\u201d)<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"4880\" data-end=\"4895\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3687\">So, how do you say \u201cgood luck\u201d in Chinese? Technically, it\u2019s <strong data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3530\">\u795d\u4f60\u597d\u8fd0 (zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 h\u01ceo y\u00f9n)<\/strong>. But if you want to sound truly authentic, go with <strong data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3598\">\u52a0\u6cb9 (ji\u0101 y\u00f3u)<\/strong>. And for special occasions, sprinkle in those poetic idioms like <strong data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3672\">\u9a6c\u5230\u6210\u529f<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3684\">\u4e00\u5e06\u98ce\u987a<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3833\">Next time, try shouting \u201c\u52a0\u6cb9!\u201d to your child or their friends. They\u2019ll be impressed not only with your Chinese, but with how natural it sounds.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"4044\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/\">WuKong Education<\/a>, we believe language is more than words, it\u2019s the culture and stories behind them. Our teachers help kids unlock the beauty of Chinese! <strong data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4093\">Ready to explore Chinese the authentic way? <\/strong>Book a free trial lesson with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/chinese\/\">WuKong Chinese<\/a> today!<\/p><div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\"><\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your child is about to take a test, perform on stage, or try something new, what\u2019s the best way to cheer them on in Chinese? 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