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幸亏 (xìng kuī): fortunately; luckily

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
fortunately; luckily
Characters
2
Part of speech
adverb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • fortunately
  • luckily

Chinese explanation

  • 表示由于某种有利条件或偶然原因,避免了不好的结果,带有庆幸的语气。多用在已经发生或可能出现坏结果的情况中,说明因为某个原因而没有发生坏事。常放在句首或主语后,后面常跟“才”“不然”“否则”等词搭配使用。

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HSK 5

to lose (money)

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Example sentences

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I almost got to work late this morning; luckily the alarm went off ten minutes early, so I just managed to catch the bus.

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It rained heavily yesterday; fortunately I had brought an umbrella, otherwise I would have been soaked all over.

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While we were climbing the mountain, my little brother slipped by accident; luckily a man nearby grabbed him, so he didn't fall down.

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Fortunately I had reviewed in advance for this exam, otherwise I definitely wouldn't have been able to do those grammar questions.

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When I left the house I forgot my keys; fortunately the neighbor lady lent me her phone, so I was able to get in touch with my family.

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