祉 (zhǐ) - blessing & happiness

祉Tone 3

zhǐ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 礻

丈志

祉 · zhǐ

blessing;

happiness;

good fortune;

felicity

blessinghappinessgood fortune

Usage highlights

Divine blessingsHappiness and blessingsBlessed landReceive blessingsAbundant blessingsEternal blessings

Synonyms

  • 福— blessing; good fortune
  • 祥— auspicious; lucky
  • 吉— lucky; auspicious

Antonyms

  • 祸— disaster; misfortune
  • 凶— ominous; unlucky

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • May you receive divine blessings (神祉).
  • Wishing you endless happiness and blessings (福祉).
  • This is a place blessed with good fortune (福祉之地).

Collocations

  • Divine blessings(神祉)
  • Happiness and blessings(福祉)
  • Blessed land(祉地)
  • Receive blessings(受祉)
  • Abundant blessings(丰祉)
  • Eternal blessings(永祉)

Idioms

  • May heaven bestow blessings(天赐福祉)
  • Receive blessings and enjoy prosperity(承祉享福)
  • Blessings descend from heaven(祉自天降)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from ancient Chinese belief in divine blessings and good fortune.
  • Often used in classical texts and poetry to express wishes for happiness.
  • Commonly appears in compound words related to blessings and prosperity.

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