Meanings of 遇上
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遇到 (yù dào) - use 遇上 when emphasizing the unexpected nature of the encounter, while 遇到 is more neutral and can imply a planned meeting.
Be careful not to confuse 遇上 with just 遇 (yù), which means 'to encounter' without the implication of a meeting. This term is more informal and can be used in everyday conversations about chance encounters.
While 遇上 may not be a standalone HSK vocabulary word, it connects to other words about encounters, such as 见面 (jiàn miàn, to meet). Focus on the context of using it in sentences about meeting people unexpectedly.
Learners might incorrectly use 遇上 in contexts that require a more formal tone. For example, saying '我遇上老师' (I encountered the teacher) is better expressed as '我见到老师' (I met the teacher).
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How to say to come across (sb) in Chinese
“to come across (sb)” in Chinese is遇上
遇上 (yù shàng) means 'to encounter' or 'to meet unexpectedly.' It often implies a chance meeting or an unplanned encounter, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts. This term is frequently used to describe meeting someone or coming across a situation unexpectedly.
When to use 遇上
Be careful not to confuse 遇上 with just 遇 (yù), which means 'to encounter' without the implication of a meeting. This term is more informal and can be used in everyday conversations about chance encounters.
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遇到 (yù dào) - use 遇上 when emphasizing the unexpected nature of the encounter, while 遇到 is more neutral and can imply a planned meeting.
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Learners might incorrectly use 遇上 in contexts that require a more formal tone. For example, saying '我遇上老师' (I encountered the teacher) is better expressed as '我见到老师' (I met the teacher).
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Yes, but it's more common in informal contexts. For formal situations, you might use 遇到 (yù dào) instead.
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