運 (yùn) - Fortune, luck & to move, transport
運 · yùn
Fortune, luck;
to move, transport;
to use, apply;
fate, destiny;
operation, motion.
Fortune, luckto move, transportto use, apply
Usage highlights
Good luckTransportationSportsOperationFateUse
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.