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Gaming Trash Talk · Chinese

How to say “you got lucky” in Chinese

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you got lucky

Chinese · 中文

slang

Translation

你只是运气好

Romanization

Ni zhishi yunqi hao

Pronunciation

nee jir-shir yoon-chee how

When to use it

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

你只是运气好 — a quick line during a competitive match for "you got lucky".

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How do you say "you got lucky" in Chinese?+

You say "你只是运气好" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Ni zhishi yunqi hao", and a simple pronunciation cue is "nee jir-shir yoon-chee how".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as slang. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "nee jir-shir yoon-chee how" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Ni zhishi yunqi hao".

When should I use it?+

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.