侥 (jiǎo) - By chance & unexpectedly

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jiǎo ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

健傑

侥 · jiǎo

By chance;

unexpectedly;

lucky;

to hope for undeserved good fortune.

By chanceunexpectedlylucky

Usage highlights

By luckLucky survivorFluke successHope for luckLucky escapeUnexpected fortune

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He escaped by sheer luck (侥幸逃脱).
  • Don't count on luck (不要侥幸).
  • They survived by a fluke (他们侥幸生还).

Collocations

  • By luck(侥幸)
  • Lucky survivor(侥幸者)
  • Fluke success(侥幸成功)
  • Hope for luck(抱有侥幸心理)
  • Lucky escape(侥幸逃脱)
  • Unexpected fortune(侥幸得福)

Idioms

  • To hope for undeserved luck(心存侥幸)
  • By sheer luck(侥幸心理)
  • A lucky escape(侥幸脱险)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in contexts warning against relying on chance rather than proper preparation.
  • The character carries a slightly negative connotation of seeking unearned benefits.

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