His lucky star has been shining lately — his career is sailing smoothly.
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history
First attested in the Qing-dynasty novel 儿女英雄传 (Tales of Filial Heroes and Heroines, ch. 39): 管保你这一瞧，就抵得个福星高照. 福星 ('Star of Blessing') is one of the trio 福禄寿 — the auspicious deities of fortune, prosperity, and longevity.
culture
Common Spring Festival blessing — often paired with 万事如意 (everything as you wish). Also the title of the 1985 Hong Kong action-comedy film 福星高照 starring Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung.
