Definitions
(adjective)
lucky; auspicious
Etymology
Depicts a hook-shaped weapon made out of copper. Based on the original meaning "solid, difficult to break". The meaning later shifted to "good" and "lucky".
About
The character "吉" has consistently denoted auspiciousness and good fortune throughout its history, with its structure combining the element 士, representing a scholar or person of virtue, above 口, indicating speech or a pronouncement, to suggest that virtuous words lead to favorable outcomes. This etymological construction reflects an early linkage between respected declarations and propitious events, and while its graphical form has been standardized over time, the core meaning of blessing and luck has remained unchanged, permeating various cultural and linguistic contexts where it symbolizes happiness and prosperity.
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今天是个吉利的日子。
他开吉普车去上班。
吉林省在中国东北。
吉祥的祝福送给你。
这个礼物代表吉利。
如果你去吉林，记得穿暖和。
吉普车在越野时表现很好。
据说过年放鞭炮能带来吉利。