福气

• Pinyin: fú qi
• Desglose de hanzi: 福 = 礻 + 畐 (divine blessing, prosperity); 气 = 气 (energy, vital essence)

Significado

Buena fortuna; bendición (en la vida).

Refers to a blessed state of life, often considered something one is born with or earns through virtue. Different from 运气 (luck in a specific event) — 福气 implies a general state of blessedness throughout life. Used in compliments and heartfelt expressions.

Ejemplos

1. 能娶到这样贤惠的妻子，真是你莫大的福气。
2. 老人一生儿女孝顺，晚年衣食无忧，实在是有福气。
3. 遇到这样循循善诱的好老师，是我们这些学生的福气。

Guía de uso

Contexto: everyday, compliments

Tono: warm

Correcto

• 你真有福气，孩子个个出息。(You are truly blessed — every one of your children has turned out well.)
• 能生在这个和平年代，本身就是一种福气。(Being born in this era of peace is itself a blessing.)

Incorrecto

• 这件事很有福气 — 福气 describes a person's blessed state, not a situation or object; say 这是福气 or use 幸运 for events

Origen e historia

福 (fortune/blessing) + 气 (energy/spirit/essence)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal