吉祥

• 拼音: jí xiáng
• 汉字拆解: 吉 = auspicious; 祥 = 礻(spirit) + 羊 (sheep), good omen (sheep were sacrificial animals)

含义

Auspicious; propitious; symbolizing good fortune and happiness.

A more formal and literary term for good luck than 吉利. Often used in official blessings, traditional decorations, and names of mascots (吉祥物). Common in festival greetings and ceremonial contexts.

例句

1. 龙和凤是中国传统文化中最重要的吉祥象征。
2. 每届奥运会都会设计可爱的吉祥物来代表举办国的文化特色。
3. 春节期间，家家户户都会贴上寓意吉祥的春联和福字。

用法指南

语境: festivals, ceremonies, traditions

语气: celebratory

正确说法

• 祝您新年吉祥如意！(Wishing you an auspicious and happy New Year!)
• 这是我们的吉祥物。(This is our mascot.)

错误说法

• 日常口语中频繁使用吉祥 (Can sound overly formal in casual conversation — 吉利 is more colloquial)

起源与历史

Compound of 吉 (auspicious) + 祥 (good omen). 祥 originally referred to auspicious signs from heaven.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal