fuk1 sing1 gou1 ziu3福星高照
Jyutpingfuk1 sing1 gou1 ziu3
Yalefūk sīng gōu jiu
Definition
To be blessed with good fortune, luck, and prosperity.
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How it's used
Used primarily as a blessing or a comment on someone's unexpected good luck. It carries a slightly formal or traditional tone, often appearing on red packets or during Lunar New Year greetings. When describing a person who is currently experiencing a streak of good fortune, it is common to use it as a predicate.
Examples
I wish you good fortune this year, may everything you do go smoothly.
He is really lucky, to have survived that unscathed.
Related words
Common phrases
to be blessed with good fortune
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe mundane or small bits of luck, such as finding a coin on the street. It implies a more significant, overarching sense of protection or destiny.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
