polite expression of rare good fortune; extremely lucky
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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polite expression indicating rare good fortune; to be extremely lucky
formalOriginally derived from Buddhist terminology referring to the 'three lives' (past, present, and future existence). Used as a polite formula to express that one feels extremely fortunate to meet someone or experience something.
Néng能
gòu够
jiàn见
dào到
nín您
，
zhēn真
shì是
sān三
shēng生
yǒu有
xìng幸
。
To be able to meet you is truly my great fortune.
Sān三
shēng生
yǒu有
xìng幸
，
néng能
zài在
zhè这
lǐ里
gōng工
zuò作
。
I am extremely honored to be able to work here.
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Tīng听
le了
nín您
de的
jiǎng讲
zuò座
，
zhēn真
shì是
sān三
shēng生
yǒu有
xìng幸
。
It was a rare privilege to attend your lecture.