Meaning
好运 means 'good luck' or 'good fortune.' It combines 好 (good) and 运 (luck/fortune) to express favorable circumstances or wishes for success. It's commonly used both as a noun to describe someone's fortunate situation and as a blessing or wish for others.
Usage
Native speakers use 好运 to wish someone luck before important events like exams, job interviews, or competitions. It's slightly more formal than casual expressions but still appropriate in everyday contexts. Common in phrases like 祝你好运 (wish you good luck). The term can also describe someone who experiences consistently favorable outcomes.
Examples
- 01祝你明天考试好运!!Good luck on your exam tomorrow!
- 02他最近好运连连,找到了理想的工作。, .He's had continuous good luck recently and found his ideal job.
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Common collocations
- 祝你好运wish you good luck
- 好运连连continuous good luck
- 带来好运bring good luck
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Origin
运 originally referred to movement and transportation, but evolved to mean the fortune or destiny that 'moves' through one's life. Combined with 好, it literally means 'good fortune-movement.'