How to Say ‘As you wish; according to one's wishes’ in Traditional Chinese
如意
💬 Usage Tip: [如] = as/like, [意] = wish/meaning. Also refers to the lucky ornament [如意] (a ceremonial scepter shape).
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: [如意] is a very traditional “good fortune” concept, so it shows up a lot in New Year imagery and blessings.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
如意
[rú yì]
as you wish; according to your wishes
Means things go the way you want. Often appears in the fixed greeting “萬事如意” (may everything go your way).
祝你新的一年萬事如意、好運連連。
Wishing you a new year where everything goes your way, with nonstop good luck.
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