万事如意

萬事如意
wànshìrúyì
phrase #28,750

Meanings

  1. 1 may everything go as you wish
  2. 2 all the best
  3. 3 wishing you every success

Examples

Xīnnián kuàilè, wànshì rúyì!
Happy New Year, may all your wishes come true!
Zhù nǐ zài xīn gōngzuò zhōng wànshì rúyì.
I wish you all the best in your new job.

Tips

culture
万事如意 is one of the most common Chinese New Year blessings. You'll see it on red envelopes, greeting cards, and decorations. It's also widely used at weddings and business openings.
memory
Break it down: (ten thousand / all) + (matters) + (like / as) + (intention) = 'all matters go as intended' — a perfect wish.

Stroke Order

wàn
shì