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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to bless' or 'to wish well' with 祝福 (zhùfú)

    Actions & Events
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    祝福 + Someone / 送上 + 祝福

    Explanation

    祝福 (zhùfú) is a verb meaning "to bless" or "to wish someone well." It expresses warm wishes for someone's happiness, health, or success. It can also be used as a noun meaning "blessing" or "good wishes," commonly heard during holidays and celebrations.

    Examples

    • 祝福你们新婚快乐!

      Zhùfú nǐmen xīnhūn kuàilè!

      Wishing you happiness in your new marriage!

    • 过年的时候大家互相祝福。

      Guònián de shíhou dàjiā hùxiāng zhùfú.

      During the New Year, everyone wishes each other well.

    • 收到了很多朋友的祝福,我很感动。

      Shōudào le hěn duō péngyou de zhùfú, wǒ hěn gǎndòng.

      I received blessings from many friends, and I was very moved.