zuk1 nei5祝你

Jyutpingzuk1 nei5
Yalejūk néih

Definition

Wish you; wishing you (used to express good wishes to someone).

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How it's used

Used primarily in formal greetings or well-wishes, this phrase often precedes a four-character idiom or a positive outcome. While it appears in both written and spoken contexts, it sounds slightly more deliberate than a casual remark. It is the standard way to express good intentions for someone's future or upcoming events.

Examples

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Wishing you a happy birthday!
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Wishing you good luck on your exam tomorrow.

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this for casual daily greetings, but it is specifically reserved for special occasions or significant events. It is not used for simple 'good luck' in trivial matters, where people would prefer to say 加油 instead.

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