吉祥

jí xiáng · HSK 6

auspicious

🍀🎊 jí xiáng sounds like gee shining — gee, everything is shining with good luck

吉 (jí) means lucky on its own, 祥 (xiáng) means auspicious. Together they double down: lucky + auspicious = the go-to word for wishing someone good fortune at festivals and celebrations.

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