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偶 (ǒu) - use 僥 when emphasizing luck in unexpected success, while 偶 focuses more on coincidence.
While 僥 can be used in both formal and informal settings, it is more commonly found in conversational Chinese when discussing luck. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; the tone is crucial here, as a mispronunciation can change its meaning.
Although 僥 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to other words related to luck or chance, such as 运气 (yùnqì, luck) and 偶然 (ǒurán, by chance). Focus on the context where 僥 is used to enhance understanding of similar concepts.
Learners often mispronounce 僥 by using the wrong tone, such as jiāo instead of jiǎo. This can lead to confusion with unrelated words. Always practice the correct pronunciation to avoid misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 僥
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Etymology of 僥
Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 尧 represents the sound. Simplified form of 僥.
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Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 尧 represents the sound. Simplified form of 僥.
- 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half堯 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayperson
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to be lucky; by chance, by luck in Chinese
“to be lucky; by chance, by luck” in Chinese is僥
The character 僥 (jiǎo) conveys the idea of achieving something fortuitously or by chance, often implying a sense of luck or serendipity. It is commonly used in contexts where outcomes are unexpected or fortuitous, such as winning a lottery or stumbling upon a good opportunity without planning.
When to use 僥
While 僥 can be used in both formal and informal settings, it is more commonly found in conversational Chinese when discussing luck. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; the tone is crucial here, as a mispronunciation can change its meaning.
僥 or something close to it
偶 (ǒu) - use 僥 when emphasizing luck in unexpected success, while 偶 focuses more on coincidence.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 僥 by using the wrong tone, such as jiāo instead of jiǎo. This can lead to confusion with unrelated words. Always practice the correct pronunciation to avoid misunderstandings.
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Word Family of 僥
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Frequently Asked Questions about 僥
You can say 僥幸中了一等奖 (jiǎoxìng zhōng déle yī zhāng jiǎng), meaning 'I was lucky to win first prize.'
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