三生有幸 (sān shēng yǒu) — extremely lucky, fortunate beyond measure (used to express deep gratitude or honor)
Definition
A literary idiom meaning 'fortunate across three lifetimes' — used to express deep, exaggerated gratitude or honor, e.g. when meeting someone esteemed. Very formal and polite, not for casual thanks.
idiom
extremely luckyfortunate beyond measure (used to express deep gratitude or honor)
Examples
- ，三生有幸。Néng rèn shi nín, zhēn shì sān shēng yǒu.It's truly my great fortune to meet you.
- ，三生有幸。Jīn tiān néng cān jiā zhè ge shèng huì, wǒ gǎn dào sān shēng yǒu.I feel extremely honored to attend this grand gathering today.
- 三生有幸，。sān shēng yǒu, Néng yǒu nín zhè yàng de lǎo shī zhǐ dǎo wǒ.I am incredibly lucky to have a teacher like you guiding me.
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