📖 Meaning
A fine hour and an auspicious day; an ideal and fortunate time. Commonly used to refer to a favorable date for weddings or important ceremonies.
📜 Origin Story
The phrase originates from the Chuci (Songs of Chu), specifically the poem 'Jiu Ge: Dong Huang Tai Yi' by the Warring States period poet Qu Yuan of the Chu state. The original line reads 'Ji ri xi chen liang,' meaning 'On an auspicious day, the hour is fine.' It describes a ceremonial occasion when worshippers joyfully prepared to please the Supreme Deity. Over time, the phrase was restructured into the four-character idiom '良辰吉日' and became a conventional expression for choosing fortunate dates.
💡 Example Usage
他们特意选了个良辰吉日举行婚礼。
They specially chose an auspicious day for the wedding ceremony.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 良辰吉日
- Pinyin: liáng chén jí rì
- Literal Translation: good, time, auspicious, day
- Category: Condition
- Characters: 4