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March 24, 2026
祝福zhùfú(zhu4fu2)
祝福 (zhùfú) refers to blessings or well wishes extended to someone, often during significant occasions such as weddings, birthdays, or holidays. It conveys a sense of goodwill and positive hopes for another person's future. In Chinese culture, giving blessings is an important social practice that strengthens relationships.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, giving blessings is customary during important ceremonies and holidays, such as the Lunar New Year, where people exchange wishes for health, prosperity, and happiness for the coming year.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person holding a large, ornate scroll (祝), filled with beautiful calligraphy, containing heartfelt blessings (福) for their loved ones. The 'zhù' sounds like 'jew' in 'Jewels,' representing the precious nature of blessings, while 'fú' resembles 'foo' in 'food,' suggesting nourishment for the spirit.
Meanings of 祝福
zhùfú(zhu4fu2)
1blessings
2to wish sb well
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About 祝福
祝福Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3466Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 祝福
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祝贺 (zhùhè) refers specifically to congratulating someone on an achievement, while 祝福 (zhùfú) is more general and conveys well wishes.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person holding a large, ornate scroll (祝), filled with beautiful calligraphy, containing heartfelt blessings (福) for their loved ones. The 'zhù' sounds like 'jew' in 'Jewels,' representing the precious nature of blessings, while 'fú' resembles 'foo' in 'food,' suggesting nourishment for the spirit.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 祝福 with similar terms like 祝贺 (zhùhè), which specifically means to congratulate. 祝福 is more about well-wishing than acknowledging achievements. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, but the tone should remain sincere and heartfelt.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 祝福 connects well with other words related to emotions and social interactions, such as 感谢 (gǎnxiè - to thank) and 祝贺 (zhùhè - to congratulate). Focus on using it in sentences that express wishes and feelings towards others.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, giving blessings is customary during important ceremonies and holidays, such as the Lunar New Year, where people exchange wishes for health, prosperity, and happiness for the coming year.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 祝福 by saying 祝福你成功 (zhùfú nǐ chénggōng) when they mean to say 'I wish you success,' which is more commonly expressed with 祝愿 (zhùyuàn). Instead, use 祝愿你成功 (zhùyuàn nǐ chénggōng) for a more accurate expression.
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Grammar Patterns of 祝福
祝福 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 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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我只想____你圣诞快乐。
I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas.
Example Sentences for 祝福 (4)
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我只想祝福你圣诞快乐。
wǒ zhī xiǎng zhù fú nǐ shèng dàn kuài lè。
I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas.
2
莉娜身体很好，还让我转达她对你的爱和祝福。
lì nà shēn tǐ hěn hǎo， ， huán ràng wǒ zhuǎn dá tā duì nǐ de ài hé zhù。
Lina is fine and sends you her love and best wishes.
3
我觉得乔治的经历很悲惨，请向他转达我最诚挚的祝福。
wǒ jué dé qiáo zhì de jīng lì hěn bēi cǎn， ， qǐng xiàng tā zhuǎn dá wǒ zuì chéng zhì de zhù。
I found George's story very sad. Please give him my best wishes.
4
大街两旁满是祝福的人群。
dà jiē liǎng páng mǎn shì zhù fú de rén qún。
The main street was lined with well-wishers.
Cultural Notes for 祝福
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, giving blessings is customary during important ceremonies and holidays, such as the Lunar New Year, where people exchange wishes for health, prosperity, and happiness for the coming year.
Frequently Asked Questions about 祝福
You can say 祝福你生日快乐 (zhùfú nǐ shēngrì kuàilè) which means 'Wishing you a happy birthday.'
While it's commonly used during celebrations, you can also use it in everyday conversations to convey good wishes.
Yes, 祝福 is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile for various situations.
