祝 zhù to wish
to wish; blessing
How to remember 祝: 礻 sign + 兄 older brother = to wish. Before the final the striker's older brother holds up a big sign in the stands to wish him luck.
Component breakdown
祝 = 礻 sign + 兄 older brother
- 礻 sign
- 兄 older brother
- 口 mouth
- 儿 son
Before the final the striker's older brother holds up a big sign in the stands to wish him luck.
How it is used
- To wish someone well - 祝你生日快乐 (zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè) happy birthday to you; 祝福 (zhùfú) blessing, 祝愿 (zhùyuàn) good wishes.
- 祝 launches a well-wish (祝你成功, wish you success), while 庆祝 (qìngzhù) is to actively celebrate an event.
- Don't confuse with the similar 祝贺 (zhùhè, congratulate) - that responds to an achievement already done.
Words with 祝
Example sentences
- 祝我们合作愉快！ Zhù wǒmen hézuò yúkuài!Here's wishing that we have a pleasant cooperation!
- 祝贺你毕业了！ Zhùhè nǐ bìyè le!Congratulations on your graduation!
- 他们设宴为我庆祝。 Tāmen shèyàn wèi wǒ qìngzhù.They held a banquet to celebrate in my honor.