chúc
/cɨ̌k̚˦ˀ/
wish
Tôi chúc bạn một ngày mới vui vẻ.
I wish you a happy new day.
formal
to express a hope or desire for someone's well-being or success
Bố chúc con thi tốt.
Dad wishes you do well on your exam.
Cô ấy chúc mọi người ngủ ngon.
She wishes everyone a good night.
Often used with fixed phrases like 'chúc may mắn' (wish luck), 'chúc sức khỏe' (wish health), or 'chúc mừng' (congratulate).
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Pro Tip
Common collocations
Combine 'chúc' with nouns like 'may mắn', 'sức khỏe', or 'thành công' to form wishes (e.g., 'chúc may mắn' = wish luck).
Gold Rule
Structure
Follow 'chúc [someone] [something]' (e.g., 'chúc bạn vui vẻ' = wish you happiness).
Word Origin
From Middle Chinese 祝 (tśjowk̚, 'to pray, wish').
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in greetings and well-wishing phrases.
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