吉利

jílì

Geely, Chinese car make

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"吉利" (jílì) is an adjective meaning "auspicious" or "lucky." It is often used to describe things that bring good fortune or positive outcomes. The word combines "" (lucky) and "" (benefit), emphasizing favorable results.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "吉利" used in cultural contexts, such as describing lucky numbers, symbols, or events. It is also a popular name for brands or products that want to convey prosperity and success.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "吉利数字" (auspicious number): used when talking about lucky numbers.
  • "吉利象征" (symbol of good luck): used to describe objects or signs believed to bring fortune.
  • "吉利品牌" (auspicious brand): often used in marketing to suggest positive associations.

Nuances

Using "吉利" implies a positive expectation or hope for good outcomes. It is more formal and culturally loaded than simply saying "幸运" (lucky). Avoid confusing it with "吉祥," which is similar but often used in more traditional or religious contexts.

Example Sentences

这枚戒指对我来说很吉利,戴上它感觉特别幸运。

Zhè méi jièzhǐ duì wǒ lái shuō hěn jílì, dài shàng tā gǎnjué tèbié xìngyùn.

This ring is very auspicious to me; wearing it feels especially lucky.

在中国文化中,数字八被认为是吉利的数字。

Zài Zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng, shùzì bā bèi rènwéi shì jílì de shùzì.

In Chinese culture, the number eight is considered a lucky number.

这家汽车品牌叫吉利,寓意带来好运和利益。

Zhè jiā qìchē pǐnpái jiào Jílì, yùyì dàilái hǎoyùn hé lìyì.

This car brand is called Geely, implying it brings good luck and benefits.