| 1 | The news bodes well for her. | |
| 2 | Ancient Chinese people thought that dreams can imply auspicious and inauspicious things. | |
| 3 | This year began auspiciously with good trade figures for January. | |
| 4 | Mother heard a magpie call from the roof and took it for a good omen. | |
| 5 | Ever since the 3rd dynasty drinking it while eating bread was considered a good omen. |