Chinese
wúyuán
Meaning: to have no fate or opportunity; no chance
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

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Example sentences

我們最終還是無緣相見。
我们最终还是无缘相见。
In the end, we still had no chance to meet.
主隊在最後五分鐘不敵客隊的猛攻,無緣晉級。
The home team could not withstand the away team's fierce attack in the final five minutes and failed to advance.

Usage Notes

Refers to the lack of 'yuanfen' (predestined relationship) or opportunity.

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