How to Say ‘Good luck’ in Simplified Chinese
好运
💬 Usage Tip: [好] = “good,” [运] = “luck/fortune.” Combine with many endings like [好运连连] or [好运常在].
🇨🇳 In China: Luck/fortune wishes are everywhere at New Year—on red decorations, stickers, and digital红包 messages.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
好运
[hǎo yùn]
good luck; good fortune
A common wish word in festivals. Often combined with 来 (“come”) or 连连 (“again and again”): 好运连连.
新的一年好运常在，事事顺利！
In the new year, may good luck always be with you and everything go smoothly!
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