一路顺风

一路順風
yīlùshùnfēng
idiom HSK 2 #9,705

Meanings

  1. 1 have a pleasant journey
  2. 2 bon voyage

Characters

Literally 'the whole journey with favorable wind' — smooth sailing.

Examples

Míngtiān nǐ jiù chūfā le, zhù nǐ yīlù shùnfēng!
You're departing tomorrow, wishing you a pleasant journey!

Tips

usage
一路顺风 emphasizes a smooth, pleasant journey, while 一路平安 emphasizes safety. Both are common farewell wishes for travelers.
culture
Traditionally, some people avoid saying 一路顺风 to someone boarding a plane, since 顺风 (following wind) might imply the plane needs wind to fly. 一路平安 is considered safer for air travel.

Stroke Order

shùn
fēng