祥 (xiáng) - Auspicious, propitious, lucky & signifies good fortune, blessings, and favorable omens.
祥 · xiáng
Auspicious, propitious, lucky;
signifies good fortune, blessings, and favorable omens.
Auspicious, propitious, luckysignifies good fortune, blessings, and favorable omens.
Usage highlights
AuspiciousnessAuspicious signAuspicious cloudsPeaceful and auspiciousAuspicious beastAuspicious light
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Wishing you good luck and great fortune (吉祥如意).
- The dragon and phoenix are auspicious symbols (祥瑞的象征).
- They celebrated the Lunar New Year for its auspicious beginnings (祥和的开始).
- The dove is an emblem of peace (和平的祥瑞).
Collocations
- Auspiciousness(吉祥)
- Auspicious sign(祥瑞)
- Auspicious clouds(祥云)
- Peaceful and auspicious(祥和)
- Auspicious beast(祥兽)
- Auspicious light(祥光)
Idioms
- Auspicious clouds bringing blessings(祥云瑞气)
- Auspicious dragon and propitious phoenix(祥麟瑞凤)
- Auspicious stars shining high(祥星高照)
- Everything is auspicious and favorable(吉祥如意)
- National peace and prosperity(国富民祥)
Cultural background
FAQ- Deeply rooted in Chinese culture as a symbol of good fortune, often associated with divine blessings and positive outcomes.
- Frequently used in traditional festivals, weddings, and naming to invoke blessings and prosperity.
- Commonly appears in art and literature as motifs like 'auspicious clouds' (祥云) or 'auspicious animals' (祥兽).