as one wishes; auspicious object
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to have as one wishes; to be satisfied; to fulfill wishes
formalOften used as a predicate verb, similar to 'to be satisfactory'.
This gift is very satisfactory.
Nothing is going his way, so he's very unhappy.
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I hope my future job will be as I wish.
Everything is as he wishes, and his life is very happy.
Being able to get into her ideal university as she wished, she was very excited.
noun
ruyi; scepter; ornamental object symbolizing good fortune
formalA traditional ceremonial object or talisman, often given as a gift to wish someone well. It is a symbol of authority and good luck.
The museum houses a jade ruyi from the Qing Dynasty.
This ivory ruyi is an ancient auspicious ornament.
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The ruyi he gave symbolizes smooth sailing in all matters.
At the wedding, the newlyweds accepted a ruyi gifted by their elders.
This bamboo ruyi has a simple and archaic shape and possesses great artistic value.