一切顺利
yīqiè shùnlì
The English phrase "all the best" can be translated into Chinese as 一切顺利 (yīqiè shùnlì).
一切顺利 is used to wish someone success in their endeavors. It is a common closing remark used when ending emails or letters.
Meaning: good luck (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 一切 (everything) and 顺利 (smoothly/without a hitch).
How do you pronounce it?
yīqiè shùnlì
Did you know?
- The character 顺 in 顺利 originally depicted a water current flowing in one direction, reflecting the idea that success is like a river flowing without resistance.
- In many Chinese cultures, wishing someone 'smoothness' or 'everything going smoothly' is often considered a more profound blessing than simply wishing them 'luck'.
- While 一切顺利 is standard, a more traditional way to wish 'all the best' involves the word 吉祥 (jíxiáng), which specifically invokes auspiciousness and divine favor.
Examples in context
- 在你的新职位上祝你一切顺利！Wishing you all the best in your new position!
- 祝你一切顺利。Zhù nǐ yíqiè shùnlì.I wish you all the best.
- 希望你一切顺利。Xīwàng nǐ yíqiè shùnlì.I hope everything goes well for you.
- 祝你明天一切顺利。Zhù nǐ míngtiān yíqiè shùnlì.I wish you all the best for tomorrow.
Example conversation
Wei is leaving for a new job and Yuting is seeing him off.
- 雨婷 Yuting祝你工作一切顺利。Zhù nǐ gōngzuò yíqiè shùnlì.I wish you all the best with your work.
- 伟 Wei谢谢你，雨婷。Xièxiè nǐ, Yǔtíng.Thank you, Yuting.
- 雨婷 Yuting一定要加油哦！Yídìng yào jiāyóu ò!Make sure to do your best!
- 伟 Wei我会的。Wǒ huì de.I will.
