千载难逢 (qiān zǎi nán féng) — extremely rare, once-in-a-lifetime (of an opportunity or event)
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'extremely rare, once in a thousand years' — used to emphasize that an opportunity or event is not to be missed.
idiom
extremely rareonce-in-a-lifetime (of an opportunity or event)
Examples
- 千载难逢，。Zhè shì yí gè qiān zǎi nán féng de jī huì, nǐ yí dìng yào zhuā zhù.This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — you must seize it.
- ，千载难逢。Néng jiàn dào zhè wèi dà shī, zhēn shì qiān zǎi nán féng.Being able to meet this master is truly a rare event.
- ，千载难逢。Duì tā men lái shuō, zhè cì bǐ sài shì qiān zǎi nán féng de liáng jī.For them, this competition is an extremely rare good chance.
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