一路順風
jat1 lou6 seon6 fung1
一路順風 (jat1 lou6 seon6 fung1) is the Cantonese way to say "have a good trip".
This phrase is a wish for a safe and smooth journey used when saying goodbye to someone who is traveling.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, 一路順風 means "all the way with smooth wind".
Which one should you use?
While 一路順風 emphasizes a smooth journey with favorable conditions, 一路平安 focuses more specifically on the wish for safety and the absence of accidents.
How do you pronounce it?
jat1 lou6 seon6 fung1
Did you know?
- In some superstitious circles, telling a pilot or a traveler to 一路順風 can actually be seen as bad luck, as it might 'invite' the wind to interfere with a controlled flight.
- While 一路順風 is a standard wish, it is considered rude to say it to someone who is traveling for a funeral, as wishing for a 'smooth' path to a place of mourning is inappropriate.
- The phrase 一路順風 reflects an ancient maritime culture where a favorable wind was the only way to ensure a ship reached its destination on time and safely.
Examples in context
- 祝你旅途愉快 (zyu3 nei5 leoi5 tou4 jyu5 faai3)Have a good trip
- 一路順風。jat1 lou6 seon6 fung1.Have a good trip.
- 去旅行要一路順風呀。heoi3 leoi5 hang4 jat1 lou6 seon6 fung1 aa3.Have a smooth journey on your trip.
- 祝你一路順風。zuk1 nei5 jat1 lou6 seon6 fung1.I wish you a good trip.
Example conversation
At the airport, a male friend is seeing a female friend off for her vacation.
- 志強 Chi Keung曉彤，一路順風呀。hiu2 tung4, jat1 lou6 seon6 fung1 aa3.Hiu Tung, have a good trip.
- 曉彤 Hiu Tung多謝志強，返嚟再搵你。do1 ze6 zi3 koeng4, faan1 lai4 zoi3 wan2 nei5.Thanks Chi Keung, I'll see you when I get back.
- 志強 Chi Keung好呀，玩得開心啲。hou2 aa3, waan2 dak1 hoi1 sam1 di1.Okay, have lots of fun.
- 曉彤 Hiu Tung拜拜！baai1 baai1!Bye bye!
