auspicious day; lucky day
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auspicious day; lucky day; propitious date
neutralOriginally based on traditional Chinese astrology/geomancy, where a "黄道吉日" is a day favorable for important events like weddings, starting a business, or moving house. Now often used metaphorically or humorously for any good day to do something.
Tā他
men们
xuǎn选
le了
ge个
huáng黄
dào道
jí吉
rì日
jǔ举
xíng行
hūn婚
lǐ礼
。
They chose an auspicious day to hold their wedding.
Kāi开
yè业
yào要
tiāo挑
ge个
huáng黄
dào道
jí吉
rì日
，
tú图
ge个
jí吉
lì利
。
You should pick a lucky day to open for business, to seek good fortune.
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Jīn今
tiān天
bú不
shì是
shén什
me么
huáng黄
dào道
jí吉
rì日
，
wǒ我
men们
hái还
shì是
gǎi改
tiān天
zài再
tán谈
ba吧
。
Today isn't any auspicious day; let's talk another day.
Bié别
mí迷
xìn信
huáng黄
dào道
jí吉
rì日
le了
，
nǎ哪
tiān天
fāng方
biàn便
jiù就
nǎ哪
tiān天
bàn办
。
Don't be superstitious about auspicious days; just do it whenever it's convenient.