How to Write 幸 (xìng) — Meaning “Good fortune”

Picture a dry (干) sheep (羊) standing under a sunny sky – the sheep is lucky because it avoids rain. This image of a dry sheep brings good fortune, helping you recall the meaning of 幸 as luck.

Stroke order: first three strokes of 干 (horizontal, horizontal, vertical), then two dots, then two horizontals, and a final vertical – total 8 strokes. A common mistake is adding an extra horizontal line in the bottom part, so remember the bottom has only two horizontals after the dots.

Compared to 年 (year), 幸 has a straight vertical stroke at the top (from 干), while 年 starts with a slanted stroke. Compared to 并 (combine), 幸 has a solid central vertical line through the middle, whereas 并 has two separate vertical strokes with a gap.

幸 appears in common words like 幸福 (happiness) and 幸运 (lucky), often used in wishes. Culturally, 幸 is a positive character, and Chinese people frequently write 幸福 in New Year greetings to express hopes for a happy life.

Common words containing 幸 include: 幸福 (xìng fú) — Happiness; 幸运 (xìng yùn) — Lucky; 幸好 (xìng hǎo) — Luckily.