Meaning of 一路顺风
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to have a pleasant journey (idiom)
How to use 一路顺风
People say it when seeing someone off on a trip, often at a station, airport, or the door. It is a set farewell phrase, usually said on its own or after 祝你 (zhù nǐ). Example: 祝你一路顺风。 (Zhù nǐ yīlù shùnfēng.) I wish you a pleasant journey.
一路 (yīlù) means the whole road, and 顺风 (shùnfēng) means following the wind. Picture a sailboat with the wind at its back the entire way, so the trip goes smoothly.
Common mistake: Learners often say 一路顺风 to someone boarding a plane, but some people avoid it there because a tailwind is not ideal for takeoff and landing. 一路平安 (yīlù píng'ān) is the safer choice for flights. Also note that 一 changes to second tone here: yílù.
一路顺风 in example sentences
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Stroke order for each character
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一 yī · one · 1 strokes
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路 lù · road · 13 strokes
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顺 shùn · to obey · 9 strokes
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风 fēng · wind · 4 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 一路顺风.
| 一起 | yīqǐ | (in) the same place; together; in company (with) |
| 一样 | yīyàng | same; like |
| 一些 | yīxiē | some; a few; a little; (following an adjective) slightly ...er |
| 一会儿 | yīhuìr | a moment; a while |
| 路上 | lùshang | on the road; on the way; en route |
| 一半 | yībàn | half |
| 一边 | yībiān | one side; either side |
| 走路 | zǒulù | to walk; to go on foot; to leave; to depart |
| 一点儿 | yīdiǎnr | erhua variant of 一點|一点[yi1 dian3] |
| 一块儿 | yīkuàir | erhua variant of 一塊|一块[yi1 kuai4] |
| 马路 | mǎlù | street; road |
| 路口 | lùkǒu | crossing; intersection (of roads) |
Questions about 一路顺风
What does 一路顺风 mean?
一路顺风 (yīlù-shùnfēng) means "to have a pleasant journey (idiom)".
How do you write 一路顺风?
一路顺风 is made of 4 characters: 一 (1 strokes), 路 (13 strokes), 顺 (9 strokes), 风 (4 strokes). That is 27 strokes in total.
Is 一路顺风 an HSK word?
Yes. 一路顺风 is on the HSK 2 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 一路顺风 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 一路顺风 is written 一路順風.
What is the difference between 一路顺风 and 一路平安?
一路顺风 wishes the trip goes smoothly, while 一路平安 (yīlù píng'ān) wishes the traveler stays safe. Both are common farewells, and 一路平安 is often preferred for air travel.
How do I reply when someone says 一路顺风 to me?
A simple 谢谢 (xièxie) is enough. You can also add 再见 (zàijiàn) or 到了给你打电话 (dàole gěi nǐ dǎ diànhuà), meaning I will call you when I arrive.