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 is an ideogram composed of 士 (a scholar or person of status) positioned above 口 (mouth). Its etymological structure suggests the authoritative, favorable words spoken by a wise figure, conveying goodness and positive outcomes. The primary meaning centers on auspiciousness and good fortune, commonly seen in greetings, names, and divinatory contexts. In ancient usage, it also functioned as a verb meaning to make auspicious or perform a favorable ritual, extending from an adjective describing positive qualities to an action ensuring beneficial results.
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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。