不幸 (bù xìng) — (adjective) unfortunate, sad; (noun) misfortune, adversity
Definition
不幸 is used for genuine misfortune or adversity, with a heavier, more serious tone than 可惜 (a mild 'what a pity'). As a sentence adverb ('unfortunately'), it's more formal than the everyday 可惜的是.
adjective
unfortunatesad
noun
misfortuneadversity
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 不幸。Tā yù dào le bù xìng de shì.He encountered something unfortunate.
- 不幸。Shēng huó zhōng zǒng shì yǒu bù xìng.There are always misfortunes in life.
- 不幸，。bù xìng De shì, wǒ méi yǒu mǎi dào piào.Unfortunately, I didn't manage to buy a ticket.
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