一路顺风

一路順風
yílù-shùnfēng
idiom HSK 5 #9,705

Meanings

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

Characters

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

Examples

HSK 3
Lùshàng xiǎoxīn, yílù-shùnfēng!
Take care on the road, have a good trip!
HSK 4
Míngtiān nǐ jiù chūfā le, zhù nǐ yílù-shùnfēng!
You're departing tomorrow, wishing you a pleasant journey!
HSK 4
Chūfā qián, yéye zhù wǒmen yílù-shùnfēng.
Before setting off, Grandpa wished us a smooth 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