紫气东来 — “Purple qi comes from the East”
紫气东来 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Purple qi comes from the East”. A propitious omen or an auspicious sign, traditionally heralding the arrival of a sage or good fortune. Literally, “Purple qi comes from the East”.
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紫气东来 Pronunciation and Pinyin
紫气东来 Character Breakdown
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新店开张，门前挂起了红灯笼，希望紫气东来，生意兴隆。
As the new store opened, red lanterns were hung at the entrance, hoping for purple qi to come from the East, bringing prosperity and flourishing business.
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What does 紫气东来 mean?
紫气东来 (zǐ qì dōng lái) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Purple qi comes from the East”.
How do you pronounce 紫气东来?
紫气东来 is pronounced zǐ qì dōng lái in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 紫气东来 literally mean?
Literally, 紫气东来 means “Purple qi comes from the East”. It is used to mean “Purple qi comes from the East”.
What is the Chinese definition of 紫气东来?
传说老子过函谷关之前，关尹喜见有紫气从东而来，知道将有圣人过关。果然老子骑着青牛而来。旧时比喻吉祥的征兆。