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幸运 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
幸运xìngyùnfortunateHSK 5, a, rank #888, Medium
幸运xìngyùnluckyHSK 5, a, rank #888, Medium
幸运xìngyùnfortuneHSK 5, a, rank #888, Medium
幸运xìngyùnluckHSK 5, a, rank #888, Medium
xìngyùn(xing4yun4) T4
  1. 1fortunate
  2. 2lucky
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March 24, 2026
幸运(幸運)xìngyùn(xing4yun4)

The term 幸运 (xìngyùn) refers to the concept of being fortunate or lucky, often associated with positive outcomes and good fortune. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing events that turn out well or when wishing someone good luck. The nuance includes both chance occurrences and a more general sense of favorable circumstances.

Frequency#888DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of luck is deeply intertwined with traditions and festivals, such as the Lunar New Year, where people often exchange good fortune wishes and symbols like red envelopes to attract luck in the coming year.

Memory Tip

To remember 幸运 (xìngyùn), think of 'xing' as a 'singing star' that brings good fortune, while 'yun' resembles a 'yarn' of fate weaving together lucky events. Visualize a star singing as it spins a yarn of luck around you, bringing happiness and fortune.

Meanings of 幸运

xìngyùn(xing4yun4)
1fortunate
2lucky
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About 幸运

幸运Simplified
幸運Traditional
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名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#888Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 幸运

Quick Contrast

幸运 (xìngyùn) vs 幸福 (xìngfú) — use 幸运 for chance-based good fortune, while 幸福 refers to lasting happiness or contentment.

Memory Mnemonic

To remember 幸运 (xìngyùn), think of 'xing' as a 'singing star' that brings good fortune, while 'yun' resembles a 'yarn' of fate weaving together lucky events. Visualize a star singing as it spins a yarn of luck around you, bringing happiness and fortune.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 幸运 with 幸福 (xìngfú), which means happiness; they may seem similar but convey different meanings. It's often used in informal contexts, such as wishing someone good luck on an exam (祝你好运, zhù nǐ hǎo yùn) or during a game.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 幸运 connects with concepts of fortune and fate found in other vocabulary at this level, such as 运气 (yùnqì, luck) and 幸运儿 (xìngyùn ér, lucky person). Students should focus on its usage in expressions and phrases related to luck.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of luck is deeply intertwined with traditions and festivals, such as the Lunar New Year, where people often exchange good fortune wishes and symbols like red envelopes to attract luck in the coming year.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 幸运 with 幸福, mistakenly saying '我很幸福' (I am very lucky) when they mean to express feeling lucky. The correct phrase should be '我很幸运'.

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Component Characters

幸xìngtrusted
8 strokes干
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运yùnto move
HSK 57 strokes辶
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Grammar Patterns of 幸运

幸运 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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别不知足的，你已经比很多人____了。

Do not be so insatiable — you are already luckier than most people.

Example Sentences for 幸运 (10)

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“这些孩子知道他们有多幸运吗？”杰克逊反问道。

“ “ zhè xiē hái zǐ zhī dào tā mén yǒu duō xìng yùn？” ma ？” jié kè xùn fǎn。

"Do these kids know how lucky they are?" Jackson asked rhetorically.
2
安娜与几个建筑商有过接洽，并且很幸运地碰到了埃迪。

ān nà yǔ jī gè jiàn zhù shāng yǒu guò jiē qià， ， bìng qiě hěn xìng yùn dì pèng dào le āi。

Anna approached several builders and was fortunate to come across Eddie.
3
我很幸运，因为我有4个姐姐。

wǒ hěn xìng yùn， ， yīn wéi wǒ4 yǒu 4 gè。

I'm lucky in that I've got four sisters.
4
好啦，至少他在城里，还算幸运。

hǎo lā， ， zhì shǎo tā zài chéng， lǐ ， huán suàn。

Well, at least he was in town. That was something.
5
算我幸运，他英语讲得很好。

suàn wǒ xìng yùn， ， tā yīng yǔ jiǎng dé hěn。

Luckily for me, he spoke very good English.
6
他很幸运,有一副好嗓子.

tā hěn xìng yùn, , yǒu yī fù hǎo sǎng.

He is the fortunate possessor of a fine singing voice.
7
我比大部分人幸运。我有份工作。

wǒ bǐ dà bù fēn rén xìng yùn。 。 wǒ yǒu fèn gōng。

I am luckier than most. I have a job.
8
我经常想到那些没我这么幸运的人。

wǒ jīng cháng xiǎng dào nà xiē méi wǒ zhè mó xìng yùn de rén。

I often think about those less fortunate than me.
9
“我是个幸运的人，本不配如此幸运，”他谦虚地说。

“ “ wǒ shì gè xìng yùn de， rén ， běn bù pèi rú cǐ，” xìng yùn ，” tā qiān。

"I'm a lucky man, undeservedly lucky," he said humbly.
10
幸运的是，这样的欺诈公司越来越少了。

xìng yùn de shì， ， zhè yàng de qī zhà gōng sī yuè lái yuè shǎo。

Fortunately, such cowboy firms are becoming rarer.

Cultural Notes for 幸运

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of luck is deeply intertwined with traditions and festivals, such as the Lunar New Year, where people often exchange good fortune wishes and symbols like red envelopes to attract luck in the coming year.

Frequently Asked Questions about 幸运

You can say, '我觉得我今天很幸运' (I feel very lucky today).