Definition
吉日 means 'an auspicious day' in Chinese. People traditionally consult the lunar calendar to pick a 吉日 for important events like weddings, moving to a new house, or starting a business. It can also specifically refer to the first day of a lunar month, which is considered a lucky day.
n.
an auspicious day (often chosen for important events)the first day of a lunar month (considered auspicious)
Examples
- 吉日。Tāmen xuǎn le yí gè jí rì jǔxíng hūnlǐ.They chose an auspicious day to hold the wedding.
- 吉日。Bānjiā shí rénmen cháng kàn jí rì lái dìng rìzi.When moving, people often look at auspicious days to set the date.
- 吉日。Nónglì měi gè yuè de dì yí tiān cháng bèi rènwéi shì jí rì.The first day of each lunar month is often regarded as an auspicious day.
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