Meaning
幸运 describes being fortunate or having good luck. It can refer to both the state of being lucky (as an adjective) and to luck itself (as a noun). The word combines 幸 (fortune, happiness) with 运 (luck, fate), creating a meaning that emphasizes favorable circumstances or outcomes that come by chance rather than effort alone.
Usage
Native speakers use 幸运 to describe fortunate situations, lucky people, or to express gratitude for good fortune. It's commonly used in both spoken and written contexts. The phrase 很幸运 (very lucky) is frequently used to express appreciation for favorable circumstances. It's more formal than colloquial expressions like 走运.
Examples
- 01我很幸运能认识你。.I'm very lucky to know you.
- 02幸运的是，我们赶上了最后一班车。, .Fortunately, we caught the last bus.
Characters
Common collocations
- 很幸运very lucky
- 幸运儿lucky person
- 幸运的是fortunately, luckily
- 感到幸运to feel lucky
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to fortune and fate. 幸 originally depicted avoiding misfortune, while 运 relates to movement and the turning of fate's wheel, combining to mean favorable fortune.