祝我好运
zhù wǒ hǎoyùn
The English phrase "wish me luck" is translated into Chinese as 祝我好运 (zhù wǒ hǎoyùn).
You use this phrase when you are about to embark on a challenge, such as an exam, an interview or a performance, to ask someone to express their hope for your success.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 祝 (wish/bless), 我 (me) and 好运 (good luck).
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the particle 吧 to the end to form 祝我好运吧 makes the request sound more like a casual suggestion or a lighthearted plea rather than a direct command.
How do you pronounce it?
zhù wǒ hǎoyùn
Did you know?
- To wish someone luck in a performance, some Chinese speakers might avoid the word 'luck' and instead say 加油 (jiāyóu), which literally means 'add oil'.
- In some contexts, Chinese speakers use the term 运气 (yùnqì) for luck, which literally translates to 'air of fate' or 'destiny air'.
- The word for luck, 运 (yùn), is also the root for many words related to 'fate' or 'destiny'. This implies that the 'luck' you are asking for is part of a larger, predetermined movement of the universe.
Examples in context
- 面试前请祝我好运。Miànshì qián qǐng zhù wǒ hǎoyùn.Please wish me luck before the interview.
- 你要祝我好运呀。Nǐ yào zhù wǒ hǎoyùn ya.You should wish me luck.
Example conversation
Haoran is about to enter a competition.
- 浩然 Haoran晓雯，我要上场了，祝我好运！Xiǎowén, wǒ yào shàngchǎng le, zhù wǒ hǎoyùn!Xiaowen, I'm about to go on stage, wish me luck!
- 晓雯 Xiaowen祝你好运，浩然！你一定可以的。Zhù nǐ hǎoyùn, Hàorán! Nǐ yīdìng kěyǐ de.Good luck, Haoran! You can definitely do it.
- 浩然 Haoran谢谢你的鼓励。Xièxiè nǐ de gǔlì.Thank you for the encouragement.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen加油，我看好你！Jiāyóu, wǒ kànhǎo nǐ!Go for it, I believe in you!
