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不幸 (bú xìng): unfortunate, unlucky; misfortune

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5adjective, noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky; misfortune
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective, noun
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • misfortune
  • adversity
  • unfortunate
  • sad
  • unfortunately

Chinese explanation

  • 指不好的运气或令人伤心的遭遇,比如意外、灾难、失去亲人等
  • 也可以形容某事令人遗憾或倒霉,带有不走运的意思
  • 有时单独用作感叹,表示对坏消息或意外感到惋惜。

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HSK 1

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Example sentences

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He lost his parents at a young age, and his life was very unfortunate, but he never gave up trying.

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This unfortunate accident plunged the entire family into deep grief.

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Upon hearing the unfortunate news, she couldn't help but cry all night long.

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Children living in war are the most unfortunate; they have lost the happiness that childhood should bring.

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