Chinese
mìngyùn
Meaning: fate; destiny; lot
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

每個人都應該掌握自己的命運。
每个人都应该掌握自己的命运。
Everyone should strive to take control of their own destiny.
教育是改變命運的關鍵。
Education is the key to changing destiny.
這場戰役決定了國家的命運。
This campaign decided the fate of the country.
爺爺常說,二戰改變了許多家庭的命運。
Grandfather often says that World War II changed the fate of many families.
我們生活在同一個地球上,是一個命運共同體。
We live on the same earth and are a community of shared destiny.

Usage Notes

Refers to the sequence of events in a person's life, often thought to be predetermined but can also be influenced by effort.

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