变故 biàngù an unforeseen event
an unforeseen event; accident; misfortune
How to remember 变故: 变 change + 故 former = an unforeseen event.
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- 'An unforeseen misfortune / sudden turn of events' - 家庭变故 (jiātíng biàngù) a family calamity, 突遭变故 to be struck by sudden misfortune.
- A literary word for an accident/mishap that disrupts life; always negative and unexpected.