Chinese
qiānzǎinánféng
Meaning: once in a lifetime; extremely rare
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

這是一個千載難逢的機會,你一定要好好把握!
这是一个千载难逢的机会,你一定要好好把握!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; you must make sure to seize it.
這是千載難逢的良機,我們絕對不能錯過。
This is a rare opportunity, we absolutely cannot miss it.

Usage Notes

Literally 'hard to encounter in a thousand years'. Used to describe very rare opportunities.

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