Chinese

bùxìng
Meaning: misfortune; unfortunate; (euphemism) death
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

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Handwriting

不
幸

Example sentences

Although he encountered misfortune, he still remains optimistic.
這位偉大的藝術家於去年不幸逝世。
这位伟大的艺术家于去年不幸逝世。
This great artist unfortunately passed away last year.
聽到這個不幸的消息,大家都感到非常悲痛。
听到这个不幸的消息,大家都感到非常悲痛。
Everyone felt very grieved upon hearing this unfortunate news.
那場空難中有數百人不幸遇難。
那场空难中有数百人不幸遇难。
Hundreds of people unfortunately perished in that plane crash.
她聽到這個不幸的消息,忍不住低聲嗚咽。
她听到这个不幸的消息,忍不住低声呜咽。
She heard the unfortunate news and couldn't help but sob quietly.

Usage Notes

Refers to bad luck or tragic events. In formal contexts, it can also mean death.

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