Definition
巧合 (qiǎo hé) is the standard word for 'coincidental' or 'coincidence' in everyday Chinese. It is more specific than 巧 (qiǎo), which also means 'by chance' but is broader (also 'skillful'). 偶然 (ǒu rán) is more formal and emphasizes 'accidental' rather than coincidental; 凑巧 (còu qiǎo) is similar but often implies a fortunate coincidence.
adjective
coincidentalhappening by chance
Examples
- 巧合。Zhè jiàn shì tài qiǎo hé le.This matter is too coincidental.
- 巧合。Wǒmen tóngshí dàodá wánquán shì qiǎo hé de.Our arriving at the same time was completely coincidental.
- 巧合。qiǎo hé de shìqing jīngcháng fāshēng.Coincidental things often happen.
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