Definition
亏得 is an adverb meaning 'fortunately' or 'thanks to', used to emphasize that a situation turned out well because of a person or circumstance. However, it is also commonly used sarcastically — the speaker says 'thanks to X' when X actually caused a problem. This ironic tone is distinct from the neutral 幸亏. In speech, the tone and context make the intended meaning clear.
adv.
(adv.) fortunatelyluckily (genuine thanks)(adv.) thanks to (ironic, indicating the opposite: that someone or something caused a problem)
Examples
- 亏得，。kuī de nǐ tíxǐng wǒ, bùrán wǒ jiù wàng le.Luckily you reminded me, otherwise I would have forgotten.
- 亏得，。kuī de tā nàme dà shēng, bǎ suǒyǒu rén dōu chǎo xǐng le.Thanks to him being so loud, he woke everyone up. (ironic)
- 亏得，。kuī de dài le sǎn, bùrán jiù lín shī le.Fortunately I brought an umbrella, otherwise I would have gotten wet.
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