祯 (zhēn) - Auspicious & lucky

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zhēn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

祯 · zhēn

Auspicious;

lucky;

fortunate;

propitious.

Used in classical and literary contexts to denote good fortune and blessings.

Auspiciousluckyfortunate

Usage highlights

Auspicious signNational auspiciousnessAuspicious decreeHeavenly blessingPray for auspiciousnessGreat fortune

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 凶— inauspicious; ominous
  • 厄— misfortune; adversity
  • 灾— disaster; calamity

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor issued an auspicious decree (祯诏).
  • May heaven bestow blessings (天降祯祥).
  • This is a sign of great fortune (国之大祯).
  • The ceremony was conducted with prayers for auspiciousness (祈祯).

Collocations

  • Auspicious sign(祯祥)
  • National auspiciousness(国祯)
  • Auspicious decree(祯诏)
  • Heavenly blessing(天祯)
  • Pray for auspiciousness(祈祯)
  • Great fortune(大祯)

Idioms

  • Auspicious signs and lucky omens(祯祥吉兆)
  • The state's great fortune(邦家之祯)
  • Virtue brings auspiciousness(德致祯祥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from classical Chinese texts, particularly used in imperial and ritual contexts to denote divine favor.
  • Commonly appears in historical records and classical literature to describe auspicious events or signs from heaven.
  • Considered a refined character with classical elegance, often used in formal or literary naming contexts.

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