祝 (zhù) — to wish (someone something good)
Definition
祝 is the verb used in well-wishes like '祝你好运'. It pairs with what you wish for (success, health, luck) rather than who you wish it to. 祝贺 is for congratulating on a specific achievement.
verb
to wish (someone something good)
Examples
- 祝。zhù Nǐ shēn tǐ jiàn kāng.Wish you good health.
- 祝。Wǒ zhù nǐ gōng zuò shùn lì.I wish you success at work.
- 祝。zhù Nǐ kǎo shì shùn lì.Wish you success in your exam.
Origin
Indicative sign六书liùshū
指事zhǐshìAn abstract idea shown by a mark or a diagram rather than by a picture of an object.
祝 shows a kneeling person with an open mouth beside an altar.
Appears in
Browse more HSK 4 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.