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How to Say "Good Luck" in Chinese (2026): 祝你好运 vs 加油—When to Use Which?

The term “good luck” in Chinese primarily refers to 好运 (hǎoyùn), which directly translates to “good fortune/luck.” The most common full phrase to wish someone well is 祝你好运 (zhù nǐ hǎo yùn), literally “wish you good luck.” However, in everyday spoken Chinese—especially among parents, students, and Gen Z netizens—加油 (jiā yóu) (“add oil,” meaning “you got this / keep going”)…

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