How to Say ‘Great luck and fortune’ in Traditional Chinese
大吉大利
dà jí dà lì
[dàjí dàlì]
💬 Usage Tip: The pattern 大X大Y repeats 大 for a big, festive rhythm. You'll see it in other set phrases too, like 大魚大肉 "lavish feasting".
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is a classic New Year blessing for anyone, from family to neighbors. You'll often hear it said to cancel out bad luck if someone says something unlucky during the holiday.
Phrase Breakdown
大吉大利
dà jí dà lì
[dàjí dàlì]
great luck and great profit
A New Year greeting wishing someone good fortune and success.
新年快樂，大吉大利！
Happy New Year, great luck and prosperity!
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