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AI Study Notes for 巧合
偶然 (ǒurán) — use 巧合 when emphasizing the unexpected connection between events, while 偶然 focuses more on the chance occurrence itself.
Be careful not to confuse 巧合 with similar terms like 一致 (yīzhì), which means 'agreement' rather than 'coincidence.' It's generally used in informal contexts, so be mindful of your audience when discussing unexpected events.
While 巧合 is not in the official HSK lists, it can be useful for HSK 4 and above learners as it enriches vocabulary related to unexpected occurrences. Focus on using it in sentences to describe coincidental situations.
Learners often mistakenly use 巧合 to imply intention or planning, as in '我们巧合安排了这个会议' (We coincidentally planned this meeting), which should be corrected to '我们偶然安排了这个会议' to reflect true chance.
Pronunciation of 巧合
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How to say coincidence in Chinese
“coincidence” in Chinese is巧合
巧合 (qiǎohé) refers to a situation where two or more events occur at the same time by chance, creating an unexpected connection. It is often used in everyday conversations to describe surprising coincidences that seem significant or meaningful.
When to use 巧合
Be careful not to confuse 巧合 with similar terms like 一致 (yīzhì), which means 'agreement' rather than 'coincidence.' It's generally used in informal contexts, so be mindful of your audience when discussing unexpected events.
巧合 or something close to it
偶然 (ǒurán) — use 巧合 when emphasizing the unexpected connection between events, while 偶然 focuses more on the chance occurrence itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 巧合 to imply intention or planning, as in '我们巧合安排了这个会议' (We coincidentally planned this meeting), which should be corrected to '我们偶然安排了这个会议' to reflect true chance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 巧合
You can say, '这真是个巧合!' (This is truly a coincidence!) to express surprise.
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