Chinese
fāshēng
Meaning: to happen; to occur; to take place
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

這裡到底發生了什麼事?
这里到底发生了什么事?
What exactly happened here?
這座城市發生了巨大的變化。
Great changes have taken place in this city.
隨着科技的發展,我們的生活發生了巨大的變化。
With the development of technology, our lives have undergone tremendous changes.
地震發生時,我們感覺到了強烈的震動。
When the earthquake occurred, we felt strong vibrations.
無論發生什麼事,我都會支持你。
No matter what happens, I will support you.

Usage Notes

Used for events occurring or situations arising.

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