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运势 (yùnshì) refers specifically to one's fortune or luck over a period, often in a more abstract or astrological sense, while 运气 (yùnqi) is more immediate and personal, relating to specific events.
Be mindful of the tone differences, as '运气' must be pronounced with the correct tones to avoid confusion with other words. It's often used in informal contexts, but can also appear in more serious discussions about fate and destiny. Common collocations include '运气好' (good luck) and '运气差' (bad luck).
As an HSK 5 word, '运气' connects to other vocabulary related to emotions and experiences. Students should focus on using it in sentences that express their feelings about events in their lives, enhancing their conversational skills.
Learners often confuse '运气' with '机会' (opportunity). For example, saying '我有运气' when they mean 'I have an opportunity' is incorrect; they should say '我有机会'.
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How to say luck (good or bad) in Chinese
“luck (good or bad)” in Chinese is运气
运气 (yùn qì) refers to one's luck, which can be perceived as either good or bad fortune. It is commonly used in contexts discussing fate or chance events that impact personal experiences, like winning a lottery or facing unexpected challenges.
When to use 运气
Be mindful of the tone differences, as '运气' must be pronounced with the correct tones to avoid confusion with other words. It's often used in informal contexts, but can also appear in more serious discussions about fate and destiny. Common collocations include '运气好' (good luck) and '运气差' (bad luck).
运气 or something close to it
运势 (yùnshì) refers specifically to one's fortune or luck over a period, often in a more abstract or astrological sense, while 运气 (yùnqi) is more immediate and personal, relating to specific events.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '运气' with '机会' (opportunity). For example, saying '我有运气' when they mean 'I have an opportunity' is incorrect; they should say '我有机会'.
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Grammar Patterns of 运气
运气 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我的成功，不过是____好罢了。
My success is merely good luck, nothing more.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 运气
You can say '我今天运气很好' (I have good luck today) or '他的运气不好' (His luck is bad).
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