saang1 ji3 hing1 lung4生意興隆生意兴隆
Jyutpingsaang1 ji3 hing1 lung4
Yalesāang yi hīng lùhng
Definition
To wish someone a flourishing and prosperous business.
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How it's used
This is a classic four character idiom used almost exclusively as a greeting or blessing for business owners. It is most frequently heard during the Lunar New Year or at the opening ceremony of a new shop. Using it in casual, non business contexts would sound overly formal or slightly sarcastic.
Examples
Wishing you a flourishing business and many customers in the new year.
Congratulations on your grand opening, wishing you a flourishing business!
Related words
Common phrases
wish for a flourishing business
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a business that is currently doing well, as it is strictly a wish or a blessing for the future. If you want to describe a business that is already successful, use phrases like 生意好好 or 好好生意 instead.
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