祝福

zhùfú
noun HSK 4 #3,466

Meanings

  1. 1 blessing; good wishes
  2. 2 to wish someone well

Examples

HSK 1
Xièxie nǐ de zhùfú.
Thank you for your blessings.
HSK 1
Péngyoumen dōu sòngshàng le zhùfú.
Friends all sent their good wishes.
HSK 3
Zhùfú nǐmen xìngfú!
Wishing you happiness!

Tips

culture
During Chinese New Year, people exchange 祝福 (blessings) constantly. Common ones: 新年快乐 (Happy New Year), 恭喜发财 (Wishing you prosperity). The character is often hung upside down on doors because (upside down) sounds like (to arrive) - blessings have arrived!

In Pop Culture

祝福 Zhùfú
Blessing
Famous short story by 鲁迅 about a servant woman's tragic life, set against New Year blessing rituals.

Stroke Order

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