Definition
口福 literally means 'mouth fortune' — the luck or good fortune of getting to eat something delicious, often unexpectedly or as a treat. It's a culturally rich word that expresses gratitude or delight when someone is treated to a special meal, or when they happen to be present when good food is available. You can say 有口福 to mean 'lucky to eat well' and 没口福 to mean 'missed out on the treat'.
n.
the good fortune to enjoy a delicious meal or culinary treat
Examples
- ，口福。Jīntiān péngyou qǐngkè chī hǎixiān, wǒmen zhēn yǒu kǒu fú.Today a friend is treating us to seafood — we're really lucky to enjoy this treat.
- ，，口福！Nǐ lái de zhènghǎo, gāng chū guō de jiǎozi, nǐ yǒu kǒu fú le!You came just in time — freshly made dumplings, you're in for a treat!
- ，口福。Tā chūchāi cuòguò le gōngsī de jùcān, zhēn shì méi kǒu fú.He missed the company dinner because of a business trip — what a shame to miss out on the feast.
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