Meaning and Usage
"巧合" (qiǎohé) means a coincidence or a chance occurrence where events unexpectedly align. It often implies a surprising or unlikely match of circumstances without prior planning.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used to describe unexpected meetings, simultaneous events, or matching situations that seem too aligned to be planned.
Collocations and Patterns
- "巧合地" (qiǎohé de): adverbial form meaning "coincidentally" or "by coincidence".
- "发生巧合" (fāshēng qiǎohé): to have a coincidence occur.
Nuances
Using "巧合" often conveys a neutral or slightly positive surprise. It differs from "偶然" which can be more general for chance, and from "命运" which implies fate rather than coincidence.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "巧合" with "巧妙" (skillful or ingenious). Although they share the character "巧", "巧合" focuses on coincidence, not skill.
Meaning and Usage
"巧合" (qiǎohé) means a coincidence or a chance occurrence where events unexpectedly align. It often implies a surprising or unlikely match of circumstances without prior planning.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used to describe unexpected meetings, simultaneous events, or matching situations that seem too aligned to be planned.
Collocations and Patterns
- "巧合地" (qiǎohé de): adverbial form meaning "coincidentally" or "by coincidence".
- "发生巧合" (fāshēng qiǎohé): to have a coincidence occur.
Nuances
Using "巧合" often conveys a neutral or slightly positive surprise. It differs from "偶然" which can be more general for chance, and from "命运" which implies fate rather than coincidence.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "巧合" with "巧妙" (skillful or ingenious). Although they share the character "巧", "巧合" focuses on coincidence, not skill.
Meaning and Usage
"巧合" (qiǎohé) means a coincidence or a chance occurrence where events unexpectedly align. It often implies a surprising or unlikely match of circumstances without prior planning.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used to describe unexpected meetings, simultaneous events, or matching situations that seem too aligned to be planned.
Collocations and Patterns
- "巧合地" (qiǎohé de): adverbial form meaning "coincidentally" or "by coincidence".
- "发生巧合" (fāshēng qiǎohé): to have a coincidence occur.
Nuances
Using "巧合" often conveys a neutral or slightly positive surprise. It differs from "偶然" which can be more general for chance, and from "命运" which implies fate rather than coincidence.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "巧合" with "巧妙" (skillful or ingenious). Although they share the character "巧", "巧合" focuses on coincidence, not skill.