幸运 (xìng yùn) — lucky; fortunate; luck; fortune

Definition

幸运 works as both an adjective ('lucky') and a noun ('luck'). Compared to 运气 (chance/luck as an abstract force), 幸运 emphasizes the fortunate state or outcome itself.

luckyfortunateluckfortune

Examples

  • 幸运
    Jīn tiān wǒ hěn xìng yùn, jiàn dào le lǎo péng you.
    I'm very lucky today — I ran into an old friend.
  • 幸运
    xìng yùn Hěn zhòng yào, dàn shì nǔ lì gèng zhòng yào.
    Luck is important, but effort is even more important.
  • 幸运
    Nǐ zhēn xìng yùn, zhǎo dào le zhè me hǎo de gōng zuò.
    You're really lucky to have found such a good job.

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