Definitions

xìng (adjective) fortunate; lucky
xìng (verb) to visit (archaic, of emperor)

Etymology

Fortune () is the opposite () of misfortune ().

About

The character "幸" derives from an early representation of shackles, indicating its original association with confinement and penal consequences. This meaning gradually shifted to convey the positive outcome of avoiding such misfortune, thereby acquiring its modern senses of fortune and happiness. Structurally, the traditional form of "幸" incorporates elements that abstractly suggest restraint, though in contemporary usage it functions as a unified glyph without active compositional analysis. Over time, the character's application expanded from contexts of judicial leniency to encompass broader ideas of serendipity and well-being in compound words.

Example Sentences Hide

我今天很运。

Wǒ jīntiān hěn xìngyùn.

I am very lucky today.

他生活很福。

Tā shēnghuó hěn xìngfú.

He lives a very happy life.

好我带了伞。

Xìnghǎo wǒ dài le sǎn.

Fortunately, I brought an umbrella.

这次考试我很运。

Zhè cì kǎoshì wǒ hěn xìngyùn.

I was very lucky in this exam.

他遇到不的事。

Tā yù dào bùxìng de shì.

He encountered something unfortunate.

运的是,我们都平安。

Xìngyùn de shì, wǒmen dōu píng'ān.

Luckily, we are all safe.

她感到非常福和满足。

Tā gǎndào fēicháng xìngfú hé mǎnzú.

She feels very happy and satisfied.

在困难中,我们好有彼此支持。

Zài kùnnan zhōng, wǒmen xìnghǎo yǒu bǐcǐ zhīchí.

In difficulties, we fortunately have each other for support.