倖 (xìng) - Favor, luck, fortune & to be favored or lucky
倖 · xìng
Favor, luck, fortune;
to be favored or lucky;
to survive by luck.
Favor, luck, fortuneto be favored or luckyto survive by luck.
Usage highlights
Fortunate survivalReceive favorNarrow escapeFortunatelyLucky starFortunate meeting
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He survived the accident by sheer luck (侥幸存活).
- She received special favor from the emperor (得到皇帝的宠幸).
- They narrowly escaped the disaster (幸免于难).
- It was fortunate that no one was hurt (幸好无人受伤).
Collocations
- Fortunate survival(侥幸)
- Receive favor(得幸)
- Narrow escape(幸免)
- Fortunately(幸好)
- Lucky star(幸运星)
- Fortunate meeting(幸会)
Idioms
- To narrowly escape disaster(幸免于难)
- To consider oneself fortunate(三生有幸)
- To rejoice at others' misfortune(幸灾乐祸)
- To survive by a fluke(侥幸生存)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically associated with imperial favor, especially in court contexts.
- Implies luck or fortune that is unexpected or unearned.
- Often used in contexts of survival against odds or receiving special treatment.