Definition
福气 (fú qi) refers to a lasting state of good fortune or blessing, often seen as the result of fate or one's own good deeds. Unlike 运气 (yùn qi) or 好运 (hǎo yùn), which describe temporary luck in specific events, 福气 is a more permanent condition. It is also distinct from 幸福 (xìng fú), which emphasizes deep happiness and well-being rather than fortune.
noun
good fortuneblessing (as a lasting condition from fate or merit)
Easily confused
- 夫妻fū qīsound-alikehusband and wife; married couple
- 服气fú qìsound-aliketo be convinced; to accept (a viewpoint)
Examples
- 福气，。Nǐ zhēn yǒu fú qi, háizi gègè dōu zhème yōuxiù.You're truly blessed — every one of your kids is so outstanding.
- ，福气。Lǎorén cháng shuō, yǔ rén wéi shàn cáinéng jīlěi fú qi.Elderly people often say that being kind to accumulate blessings, you must be kind to others.
- 福气，。Tā juéde zìjǐ fú qi bùcuò, gōngzuò shùnlì jiātíng hémù.He feels he has good fortune — work goes smoothly and his family is harmonious.
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