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March 24, 2026
幸(倖)xìng(xing4)
The character 幸 (xìng) primarily means 'fortunate' or 'lucky.' It is often used to express good fortune or a favorable situation. In certain contexts, it can also refer to trust or intimacy, particularly in relationships or connections.
Strokes8Radical干Frequency#3566DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing good fortune is significant, especially during celebrations like the Lunar New Year, where people wish each other 幸 (luck) for the coming year.
Memory Tip
Imagine a lucky star shining above you, bringing you happiness (幸) every day. The character itself looks like a person with arms raised in joy, celebrating their good fortune.
Meanings of 幸
xìng(xing4)
1trusted
2intimate
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About 幸
幸Simplified
倖Traditional
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干Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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幸运 (xìngyùn) vs 幸福 (xìngfú) — choose 幸 (xìng) for a sense of fortune or luck, while 幸运 (xìngyùn) emphasizes being fortunate, and 幸福 (xìngfú) refers to happiness or a state of well-being.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 幸 (xìng) with its variant 幸 (xìng, 'to visit,' primarily used in historical contexts). It is often used in both formal and informal settings, especially when discussing luck or good fortune. Common collocations include 幸福 (xìngfú, 'happiness') and 幸运 (xìngyùn, 'fortunate').
HSK Study Tips
While 幸 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with related words like 幸福 (xìngfú) and 幸运 (xìngyùn), which are more commonly studied at HSK Level 3 and above. Focus on how 幸 can be used to express positive emotions and states.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 幸 (xìng) with 幸福 (xìngfú), mistakenly using 幸 to describe happiness directly. Remember that 幸 is about luck, while 幸福 specifically means happiness.
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The character 幸 (xìng) primarily means 'fortunate' or 'lucky.' It is often used to express good fortune or a favorable situation. In certain contexts, it can also refer to trust or intimacy, particularly in relationships or connections.
When to use 幸
Be careful not to confuse 幸 (xìng) with its variant 幸 (xìng, 'to visit,' primarily used in historical contexts). It is often used in both formal and informal settings, especially when discussing luck or good fortune. Common collocations include 幸福 (xìngfú, 'happiness') and 幸运 (xìngyùn, 'fortunate').
幸 or something close to it
幸运 (xìngyùn) vs 幸福 (xìngfú) — choose 幸 (xìng) for a sense of fortune or luck, while 幸运 (xìngyùn) emphasizes being fortunate, and 幸福 (xìngfú) refers to happiness or a state of well-being.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 幸 (xìng) with 幸福 (xìngfú), mistakenly using 幸 to describe happiness directly. Remember that 幸 is about luck, while 幸福 specifically means happiness.
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Grammar Patterns of 幸
幸 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 7 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.
Most of the time I'm just thankful that I've got a job.
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Cultural Notes for 幸
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In Chinese New Year celebrations, many people use the character 幸 in decorations and greetings to wish others good luck for the year ahead. This character embodies the hope for prosperity and happiness.
Word Family of 幸
Compounds13
睪yi4to spy on
悻xing4anger, frustration
倖xing4lucky, fortunate; to spoil, to dote on
報bao4to announce, to report; newspaper; payback, revenge
圉yu3stable, fence, corral; frontier, border
婞
涬
逹
啈
執zhi2to execute; to grasp, to hold; to keep; to sieze, to detain
墇
瓡
緈
Words Containing This Character20
幸福xìngfúhappiness
幸运xìngyùnfortunate幸運
不幸búxìngmisfortune
荣幸róngxìnghonored (to have the privilege of ...)榮幸
幸xìngtrusted倖
幸存者survivor倖存者
幸好xìnghǎofortunately
庆幸qìngxìngto rejoice慶幸
有幸yǒuxìngfortunately
幸亏xìngkuīfortunately幸虧
幸存xìngcúnto survive (a disaster)倖存
侥幸jiǎoxìngluckily僥倖
幸免xìngmiǎnnarrowly and luckily escape
所幸fortunately (formal writing)
幸运儿winner幸運兒
幸灾乐祸Schadenfreude幸災樂禍
幸事sth fortunate
幸而luckily
三生有幸the blessing of three lifetimes (idiom)
临幸to go in person (of emperor)臨幸
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Frequently Asked Questions about 幸
Yes, 幸 (xìng) is still used in modern Chinese, although it may not be as common as other characters. It often appears in literary or formal contexts, particularly when discussing concepts of trust and intimacy.
幸 (xìng) generally refers to being trusted or intimate, while 幸福 (xìngfú) means 'happiness' or 'bliss.' The two are related in that trust and intimacy can lead to a sense of happiness, but 幸 specifically focuses on the aspect of trust.
幸 (xìng) has several meanings in Chinese, including 'trusted' or 'intimate'. It can also refer to a visit by the emperor. In some contexts, it serves as a variant of the character 幸 (xíng), which has additional meanings.
To use 幸 (xìng) in a sentence, you might say 幸得我有你, meaning 'I am fortunate to have you.' This illustrates its meaning of being trusted or intimate in expressing gratitude. Remember to consider the context in which you are using the character, as it may change its implication.
You can say '我很幸運' (Wǒ hěn xìngyùn) meaning 'I am very lucky.'
Yes, 幸 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing luck or fortune.
Common phrases include 幸福 (xìngfú) meaning 'happiness' and 幸运 (xìngyùn) meaning 'fortunate'.
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