Definition
吉利 (jí lì) describes something that brings good luck or is considered auspicious, especially in traditional Chinese culture (e.g., colors, dates, words). It is very close to 吉祥 (jíxiáng), but 吉利 is more common in everyday speech for things like '吉利的话' (auspicious words). 幸运 (xìngyùn) refers to personal good fortune, not to objects or events being auspicious.
adjective
auspiciouslucky
Easily confused
- 激励jī lìsound-aliketo encourage; to motivate
- 极力jí lìsound-alikewith utmost effort; sparing no effort; by all means
Examples
- ，吉利。Guònián de shíhou, dàjiā dōu xǐhuan shuō jí lì de huà.During the New Year, everyone likes to say auspicious words.
- 吉利。Zhè jiā diàn kāizhāng xuǎn le ge jí lì de rìzi.This shop chose an auspicious day to open.
- 吉利。Hóngsè zài Zhōngguó rén yǎn li shì hěn jí lì de yánsè.Red is a very lucky color in the eyes of Chinese people.
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