Definition
大吉大利 is a four-character fixed expression (成语) used as an auspicious blessing, especially during holidays like Chinese New Year, at weddings, or when wishing someone success. It literally means 'great luck and great profit', but you can use it as a standalone exclamation or within a sentence to convey good wishes.
f.e.
good luck and great prosperity (auspicious saying)
Examples
- 大吉大利，！Zhù nǐ xīnnián dà jí dà lì, wànshì rúyì!Wish you a happy New Year with great luck and prosperity, and may all your wishes come true!
- ，大吉大利。Tāmen de hūnlǐ shàng, dàjiā dōu shuō dà jí dà lì.At their wedding, everyone said 'good luck and great prosperity'.
- ，大吉大利。Kāizhāng dì yì tiān, lǎobǎn zhù wǒmen dà jí dà lì.On the first day of business, the boss wished us great luck and prosperity.
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