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    Referring to 'good luck' with 好运 (hǎoyùn)

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    获得/带来 + 好运

    Explanation

    The noun 好运 (hǎoyùn) means "good luck" or "good fortune," referring to favorable circumstances or lucky outcomes. It is often used with verbs like 获得 (to obtain) or 带来 (to bring) to express gaining or receiving good luck. You might say someone may obtain 好运 as a result of their actions or attitude.

    Examples

    • 祝你好运，希望面试一切顺利！

      zhù nǐ hǎoyùn, xīwàng miànshì yīqiè shùnlì!

      Good luck to you — I hope the interview goes smoothly!

    • 他最近好运不断，什么事都很顺。

      tā zuìjìn hǎoyùn bùduàn, shénme shì dōu hěn shùn.

      He's been having nonstop good luck recently; everything is going smoothly.

    • 努力的人更容易获得好运。

      nǔlì de rén gèng róngyì huòdé hǎoyùn.

      People who work hard are more likely to have good luck.

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