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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
幸运xìngyùnfortunateHSK 5, a, 15 strokes, rank #888, Hard
幸运xìngyùnluckyHSK 5, a, 15 strokes, rank #888, Hard
幸运xìngyùnfortuneHSK 5, a, 15 strokes, rank #888, Hard
幸运xìngyùnluckHSK 5, a, 15 strokes, rank #888, Hard
xìngyùn(xing4yun4)xing yun 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.

Strokes15Frequency#888DifficultyHard
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
15Strokes
—Radical
名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#888Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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

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.

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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How to say fortunate in Chinese

“fortunate” in Chinese is幸运xìngyùn

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.

When to use 幸运

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.

幸运 or something close to it

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

What learners get wrong

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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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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“这些孩子知道他们有多____吗？”杰克逊反问道。

"Do these kids know how lucky they are?" Jackson asked rhetorically.

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“这些孩子知道他们有多幸运吗？”杰克逊反问道。

“ zhèxiē háizi zhīdào tāmen yǒu duō xìngyùn ma？” jié kè xùn fǎnwèn dào。

"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 jǐ gè jiànzhù Shāng yǒu guò jiē qià， bìngqiě hěn xìngyùn dì pèngdào le āi dí。

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 xìngyùn， yīnwèi wǒ yǒu4 gè jiějie。

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

hǎo la， zhìshǎo tā zài chénglǐ， hái suàn xìngyùn。

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

suàn wǒ xìngyùn， tā yīngyǔ jiǎng de hěn hǎo。

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

tā hěn xìngyùn, yǒu yī fù hǎo sǎngzi.

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 dàbùfen rén xìngyùn。 wǒ yǒu fèn gōngzuò。

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 jīngcháng xiǎngdào nàxiē méi wǒ zhème xìngyùn 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 xìngyùn de rén， běn bù pèi rúcǐ xìngyùn，” tā qiānxū dì shuō。

"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。

xìngyùn de shì， zhèyàng de qīzhà gōngsī yuèláiyuè shǎo le。

Fortunately, such cowboy firms are becoming rarer.
11
在这个动荡的时代，能拥有稳定的工作真是一种幸运。

Zài zhège dòngdàng de shídài, néng yǒngyǒu wěndìng de gōngzuò zhēn shì yì zhǒng xìngyùn.

In these turbulent times, having a stable job is truly a fortune.
12
她认为自己非常幸运，能够在年轻时遇到一位优秀的导师。

Tā rènwéi zìjǐ fēicháng xìngyùn, nénggòu zài niánqīng shí yùdào yī wèi yōuxiù de dǎoshī.

She considers herself very fortunate to have met an excellent mentor at a young age.
13
幸运的是，他们在暴风雨来临之前找到了避难所。

Xìngyùn de shì, tāmen zài bàofēngyǔ láilín zhīqián zhǎodàole bìnán suǒ.

Fortunately, they found shelter before the storm arrived.
14
在激烈的竞争中，他幸运地获得了这次奖学金。

Zài jīliè de jìngzhēng zhōng, tā xìngyùn de huòdéle zhè cì jiǎngxuéjīn.

In the fierce competition, he was fortunate to win the scholarship.
15
能够与家人共度假期，我感到无比幸运。

Nénggòu yǔ jiārén gòng dù jiàqī, wǒ gǎndào wúbǐ xìngyùn.

I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to spend the holidays with my family.

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