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巧合
qiǎohé
Description
“巧合”是指两件事情刚好一起发生，好像是安排好的，其实只是偶然。
"巧合" refers to two events happening at the same time as if planned, but actually by chance.
我们常说“真是巧合”，来表示没想到会这么凑巧。
We often say "真是巧合" to express surprise at such a coincidence.
Meanings
巧合qiǎohé
coincidence; chance happening
我们在同一天生日，真是巧合。
We share the same birthday; what a coincidence.
巧合qiǎohé
to coincide; to happen by chance
这两件事巧合地发生在一起。
These two events coincidentally happened together.
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Notes
- Etymology
巧 (clever/coincidental) + 合 (to fit/join), literally 'cleverly fitting together'.
- Nuance
often used in the phrase 真是巧合 to express pleasant surprise.
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