How to Say ‘Lucky; auspicious’ in Simplified Chinese
吉利
jí lì
[jee-lee]
🇨🇳 In China: [吉利] is about being auspicious or bringing good luck, a very common idea around New Year. It can affect gifts, numbers, colors, and what people choose to say or avoid saying.
Phrase Breakdown
吉利
jí lì
[jee-lee]
lucky; auspicious; propitious
Used to describe words, numbers, actions, or decorations that are believed to bring good luck—very common in Chinese New Year greetings and customs.
新年大家都喜欢听吉利话，图个吉利。
During New Year, everyone likes to hear auspicious words, just to bring some good luck.
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