Definition
正逢 is a formal verb meaning 'to coincide with' or 'to happen to encounter (a time or event)'. It's used in written Chinese, especially in narratives or announcements, to describe a situation that occurs at the same time as a particular occasion, season, or event. The 正 component emphasizes the exactness or timeliness of the coincidence.
v
to coincide with (a time or event)to happen to encounter
Examples
- 正逢，。Wǒmen zhēng guóqìngjié, jiē shàng fēicháng rènào.We happened to encounter National Day, and the streets were very lively.
- 正逢，。Zhè cì lǚxíng zhēng yǔjì, suǒyǐ dài le sǎn.This trip coincided with the rainy season, so I brought an umbrella.
- 正逢，。Tā bìyè nà nián zhēng jīngjì wēijī, zhǎo gōngzuò hěn nán.The year he graduated coincided with an economic crisis, making it hard to find a job.
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