巧合 qiǎohé coincidence
coincidence; coincidental; to coincide
How to remember 巧合: 巧 skillful + 合 join together = coincidence.
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How it is used
- A coincidence - 我们同名,真是巧合 (wǒmen tóngmíng, zhēnshì qiǎohé) we have the same name - what a coincidence.
- Noun and stative use; common frame 纯属巧合 (purely coincidental) and 这么巧 in speech. Highlights two things matching up by chance.
- Don't say it 'happens' with 发生; instead 是巧合 or things 巧合地 coincide. Neutral register, everyday.
Example sentences
- 真是个巧合！ Zhēnshì gè qiǎohé!What a coincidence!
- 可能只是巧合。 Kěnéng zhǐshì qiǎohé.It could be just a coincidence.
- 也许这只是一场巧合。 Yěxǔ zhè zhǐshì yīcháng qiǎohé.Maybe it was just a coincidence.