25 Ways to Say Good Luck in Chinese

25 Ways to Say Good Luck in Chinese

In China, "good luck" is commonly expressed to wish someone success, happiness, and fortune in their endeavors or endeavors. Some common situations where you might say "good luck" include before a test or exam, before a competition or performance, before a job interview, or before starting a new project. It's a way to show support and encouragement to the person and wish them the best possible outcome.

In Mandarin Chinese, "祝你好运" (zhù nǐ hǎo yùn) is a common formal way to wish someone "good luck." "祝好运" (zhù hǎo yùn) is a more informal way of expressing the same sentiment. Additionally, "加油" (jiā yóu) is a casual way of saying "good luck" or "keep it up."

Here are 15 formal ways to say "good luck" in Chinese:

1. 祝你好运 (zhù nǐ hǎo yùn) - "I wish you good luck.": This is a formal way to wish someone "good luck" and is typically used in more formal or professional settings, such as in a business meeting, or when wishing someone well for a job interview or exam.
2. 祝你顺利 (zhù nǐ shùn lì) - "I wish you smooth sailing.": - This is a formal way to wish someone "smooth sailing" and is typically used in similar situations as "祝你好运".
3. 祝你成功 (zhù nǐ chéng gōng) - "I wish you success.": This is a formal way to wish someone "success" and is typically used in more serious or important situations, such as wishing a friend success in a big project or exam
4. 祝你一切顺利 (zhù nǐ yī qiè shùn lì) - "I wish you all the best."
5. 祝你一帆风顺 (zhù nǐ yī fān fēng shùn) - "I wish you a smooth journey."
6. 祝你胜利 (zhù nǐ shèng lì) - "I wish you victory."
7. 祝你取得成功 (zhù nǐ qǔ dé chéng gōng) - "I wish you attain success."
8. 祝你一切顺利 (zhù nǐ yī qiè shùn lì) - "I wish you all the best."
9. 祝你事业顺利 (zhù nǐ shì yè shùn lì) - "I wish your career goes well."
10. 祝你早日成功 (zhù nǐ zǎo rì chéng gōng) - "I wish you success as soon as possible."
11. 祝你万事如意 (zhù nǐ wàn shì rú yì) - "I wish you everything goes as you wish."
12. 祝你顺心如意 (zhù nǐ shùn xīn rú yì) - "I wish you happiness and contentment."
13. 祝你幸福快乐 (zhù nǐ xìng fú kuài lè) - "I wish you happiness and joy."
14. 祝你一生平安 (zhù nǐ yī shēng píng ān) - "I wish you peace and safety throughout your life."
15. 祝你事业有成 (zhù nǐ shì yè yǒu chéng) - "I wish you success in your career."

10 informal ways to say "good luck" in Chinese

1. 加油 (jiā yóu) - "Keep it up.": This is an informal way of saying "keep it up" and is often used in casual or informal situations, such as among friends or family. It is also commonly used to encourage someone, such as at a sports event
2. 给力 (gěi lì) - "Give it power.": This is an informal way of wishing someone "give it power" and is also typically used in casual or informal situations, such as among friends.
3. 挺好 (tǐng hǎo) - "Very good."
4. 加把劲 (jiā bǎ jìn) - "Put in more effort."
5. 好运 (hǎo yùn) - "Good luck.
6. 顶你 (dǐng nǐ) - "I support you."
7. 拍拍手 (pāi pāi shǒu) - "Clap your hands."
8. 加油啊 (jiā yóu a) - "Come on, keep it up."
9. 祝你好运啊 (zhù nǐ hǎo yùn a) - "Wishing you good luck."
10. 好好搞 (hǎo hǎo gǎo) - "Do it well."

These phrases are typically used in more casual or informal settings, such as among friends or family.