(yùn) - Fortune, luck & to move, transport

Tone 4

yùn | 12 strokes | radical:

· yùn

Fortune, luck;

to move, transport;

to use, apply;

fate, destiny;

operation, motion.

Fortune, luckto move, transportto use, apply

Usage highlights

Good luckTransportationSportsOperationFateUse

Synonyms

  • fate, destiny
  • blessing, good fortune
  • luck, fortunate

Antonyms

  • misfortune, adversity
  • disaster, calamity
  • disaster, catastrophe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Good fortune(好运)
  • Transportation(运输)
  • Sports(运动)
  • Operation(运作)
  • Fate(命运)

Collocations

  • Good luck(好运)
  • Transportation(运输)
  • Sports(运动)
  • Operation(运作)
  • Fate(命运)
  • Use(运用)

Idioms

  • Good fortune arrives(好运来临)
  • Bad luck strikes(厄运降临)
  • Turn of fate(命运转折)
  • Fate plays tricks(命运弄人)
  • Smooth sailing(一帆风顺)
  • Misfortune never comes alone(祸不单行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '运' is closely tied to concepts of fate and cyclical fortune, influenced by Daoist and Buddhist beliefs.
  • The character appears in many fortune-telling and divination contexts, reflecting traditional beliefs in predetermined destiny.
  • Modern usage extends to physical movement and logistics, bridging ancient philosophical concepts with contemporary practical applications.

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