How to Say ‘As you wish; according to your wishes’ in Simplified Chinese
如意
💬 Usage Tip: [如意] means “as desired.” You’ll also see [如意] as a decorative item called [如意] (a traditional good-luck scepter).
🇨🇳 In China: Because of that symbolic object, [如意] feels especially “festive” and is popular on New Year decorations.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
如意
[rú yì]
as you wish; according to one’s wishes; smooth and satisfying
如意 is widely used in greetings, meaning things go the way you want. Often paired with 万事: “万事如意.”
祝你万事如意，生意兴隆！
Wishing you that everything goes your way and that your business prospers!
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