hang6 wan6幸運幸运
Jyutpinghang6 wan6
Yalehahng wahn
Definition
Fortunate or lucky; having a high probability of good things happening.
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How it's used
While 幸運 is widely understood, it carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the ubiquitous colloquial term 好彩. You will often hear 幸運 used in written contexts, formal speeches, or when describing a significant stroke of fortune, whereas 好彩 is the default choice for everyday conversation about minor daily events.
Examples
You are really lucky to have won the grand prize!
He is so lucky that everything he does goes smoothly.
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Common mistake
Learners often overuse 幸運 in casual settings where 好彩 is much more natural. Using 幸運 to describe trivial things like finding a seat on the bus can sound slightly stiff or overly dramatic.
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