祝生意兴隆
zhù shēngyi xīnglóng
May your business prosper · trad. 祝生意興隆
祝生意兴隆 (Zhù shēngyì xīnglóng) is a classic blessing used to wish someone great success and prosperity in their business. It's commonly seen on red banners in shops and given as a congratulatory remark.
What does 祝生意兴隆 (zhù shēngyi xīnglóng) mean?
祝生意兴隆 (zhù shēngyi xīnglóng) means “may your business prosper” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “wish business prosperous.”
When to use it
Formal and celebratory. It's often used when opening a new business, visiting a shop, or congratulating a business owner. For a more general wish of good fortune, you could say 祝你成功 (zhù nǐ chénggōng), “wish you success.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “joo shung-YEE shing-LONG.” The first character 祝 is a falling tone, while 生意兴隆 has a mix of rising and level tones.
Other ways to say it
- 恭喜发财gōngxǐ fācáiwishing you prosperity (common New Year greeting)
- 财源广进cáiyuán guǎngjìnmay wealth flow in from all directions
- 开业大吉kāiyè dàjígreat luck for a business opening
Examples
祝生意兴隆，财源广进！
zhù shēngyi xīnglóng, cáiyuán guǎngjìn!
May your business prosper and wealth flow in from all directions!
新店开张，祝生意兴隆！
xīndiàn kāizhāng, zhù shēngyi xīnglóng!
The new shop is opening, wishing you a prosperous business!
老板，祝您生意兴隆！
lǎobǎn, zhù nín shēngyi xīnglóng!
Boss, I wish your business great prosperity!
Pro tip: It's common to use this blessing when visiting a newly opened business or during festive occasions like Chinese New Year to express good wishes to entrepreneurs.
Related phrases
一起吃个饭吧 · Let's have a meal together我敬您一杯 · A toast to you期待我们的合作 · Looking forward to working together
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