心想事成
xīnxiǎng shìchéng
May all your wishes come true
心想事成 (xīnxiǎng shìchéng) is a common four-character idiom used as a blessing to wish someone that all their desires or plans will come true. It's a heartfelt wish for success and happiness.
What does 心想事成 (xīnxiǎng shìchéng) mean?
心想事成 (xīnxiǎng shìchéng) means “may all your wishes come true” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “what the heart wishes, things accomplish.”
When to use it
Formal and often used in written greetings or for special occasions like New Year or birthdays. It's a heartfelt wish for someone's success and happiness.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “sheen-shyahng SHRR-chung.” 心 is high and level, 想 dips, 事 falls, and 成 rises.
Other ways to say it
- 万事如意wàn shì rú yìmay all go well with you
- 梦想成真mèng xiǎng chéng zhēndreams come true
- 祝你成功zhù nǐ chénggōngwish you success
Examples
祝你生日快乐，心想事成！
zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè, xīn xiǎng shì chéng!
Happy birthday, may all your wishes come true!
新年快乐，祝你心想事成。
xīnnián kuàilè, zhù nǐ xīn xiǎng shì chéng.
Happy New Year, may all your wishes come true.
希望你今年心想事成，一切顺利。
xīwàng nǐ jīnnián xīn xiǎng shì chéng, yíqiè shùnlì.
Hope all your wishes come true this year and everything goes smoothly.
Pro tip: This blessing is often paired with other good wishes, especially during festive seasons or celebrations.
Related phrases
祝你一切顺利 · Wishing you all the best万事如意 · May everything go well for you祝你好运 · Good luck
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