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如意
rúyì
Description
"如意"的意思是事情发展得跟你希望的一样，让你很满意。
"如意" means that things develop as you wish, making you very satisfied.
我们常说"万事如意"，祝别人所有的事都顺利。
We often say "万事如意" to wish others that everything goes smoothly.
Meanings
如意rúyì
to be as one wishes; satisfactory
祝你新年万事如意！
Wishing you all the best in the New Year!
如意rúyì
ruyi, a traditional curved good-luck ornament
他手里拿着一个玉如意。
He is holding a jade ruyi in his hand.
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Notes
- Etymology
如 (to be like) + 意 (wish), literally "according to one's wish".
- Nuance
most common in the fixed blessing 万事如意 used at New Year and celebrations.
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