一路順風
jat1 lou6 seon6 fung1
The English phrase "safe travels" is translated into Cantonese as 一路順風 (jat1 lou6 seon6 fung1).
一路順風 is used as a wish for someone starting a journey, implying that the wind will be at their back to make the trip easy and smooth.
Meaning: bon voyage (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "all the way with a smooth wind" (一路: all the way, 順風: smooth wind).
How do you pronounce it?
jat1 lou6 seon6 fung1
Did you know?
- While it is a standard wish for travel, some people avoid saying 一路順風 to those flying in airplanes because they worry mentioning 'wind' might invite turbulence.
- In Cantonese, the word 順 (seon6) can extend beyond travel to describe a life or a business project that is 'smooth' and free of obstacles. It is often used to wish someone success in their career or general fate.
- The phrase 一路順風 is frequently used on decorative banners or greeting cards for people moving to a new city. In this context, it serves as a metaphor for starting a new chapter in life without many hardships.
Examples in context
- 願你一路順風。jyun6 nei5 jat1 lou6 seon6 fung1.May you have safe travels.
Example conversation
At the airport, a man sees his friend leaving for a trip.
- 志強 Chi Keung嘉欣，你要出發喇？kaa1 hei1, nei5 jiu3 ceot1 faat3 laa3?Ka Yan, are you setting off now?
- 嘉欣 Ka Yan係呀，我即將要登機喇。hai6 aa3, ngo5 zik1 zoeng1 jiu3 dang1 gei1 laa3.Yes, I am about to board the plane.
- 志強 Chi Keung祝你一路順風！zuk1 nei5 jat1 lou6 seon6 fung1!Safe travels!
- 嘉欣 Ka Yan多謝你，志強。do1 ze6 nei5, zi3 koeng4.Thank you, Chi Keung.
