一路顺风
yí lù shùn fēng
The English phrase "have a good trip" is translated into Chinese as 一路顺风 (yí lù shùn fēng).
The phrase 一路顺风 is used to wish someone a safe and pleasant journey. Other variations can change the specific nuance: 祝你一路顺风 (zhù nǐ yí lù shùn fēng) means "wish you a smooth journey", while 祝您旅途愉快 (zhù nín lǚ tú yú kuài) specifically means "wish you a pleasant journey". If the trip is for leisure, you might say 玩得愉快 (wán dé yú kuài), which means "have fun". For a focus on safety, you can use 祝您出行平安 (zhù nín chū xíng píng ān), meaning "wish you a safe journey".
What does it mean word for word?
The literal meaning of 一路顺风 is "one way smooth wind", which implies that the wind will be at the traveler's back to facilitate a smooth journey.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cantonese (Hong Kong), the phrase 一帆風順 (yāt fàahn fūng suhn) is used to wish someone a smooth and trouble-free journey.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form a complete, polite sentence, you can add 祝您 (zhù nín) to the beginning of the phrase to say "I wish you a good trip".
How do you pronounce it?
yí lù shùn fēng
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using 一路顺风 for someone about to board a flight. Because of the literal reference to "smooth wind", some superstitious people believe it is bad luck for air travel. In those cases, 一路平安 (yí lù píng ān), meaning "safe journey", is a safer alternative.
Did you know?
- The Cantonese variation 一帆風順 uses the imagery of 'a smooth wind in your sails', which is a common idiom for success in life, not just travel.
- In traditional Chinese culture, wishing someone a 'smooth wind' reflects an ancient reliance on wind patterns for navigation and trade.
- The Cantonese alternative 一帆風順 specifically evokes the image of a single sail gliding smoothly across the water.
Examples in context
- 祝您一路顺风。I hope you have a good trip.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase 一路顺风.Tatoeba #435214 by GlossaMatik, translation #435205 by CM
- 祝你一路顺风。Zhù nǐ yīlù shùnfēng.Wish you a pleasant journey.
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Example conversation
At the airport as Junjie prepares to depart.
- 俊杰 Junjie梓涵，我该去登机了。Zǐhán, wǒ gāi qù dēngjī le.Zihan, I should go to board now.
- 梓涵 Zihan好的，俊杰，一路顺风！Hǎo de, Jùnjié, yīlù shùnfēng!Okay, Junjie, have a good trip!
- 俊杰 Junjie谢谢你。Xièxiè nǐ.Thank you.
- 梓涵 Zihan到了给我发消息。Dàole gěi wǒ fā xiāoxī.Message me when you arrive.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
