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)
Easily confused
- 兑duìlook-aliketo exchange, to convert, to redeem (currency, checks, points)
- 住zhùsound-aliketo live; to stay; to reside
- 党dǎnglook-alike(noun) political party
- 注zhùsound-alike(verb) to pour into, to inject, to infuse
- 驻zhùsound-alike(of troops, diplomats, etc.) to be stationed; to be posted
- 筑zhùsound-aliketo build, to construct (often in compounds or formal usage)
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.
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