讨口彩

讨口彩

Literally means:

make auspicious remarks

Actually means:

口彩, words of good luck. This phrase figuratively means wishing for good luck through employing auspicious remarks. It is a custom that people on some special occasions say words that suggest promising or happy prospect, thereby meeting people's desire for a lucky good future. Commendatory

口彩，吉利的话。希望通过吉利的字眼或话语带来好运气。这是一种习俗，要求在某些场合说话时，要尽量使用能联想到前景美好的言辞，以满足人们追求好运的愿望。具有褒义色彩。