变故 (biàn gù) — an unforeseen event; misfortune
Definition
变故 is a written noun for a sudden misfortune or setback, often a life-changing one. Stronger and more literary than 意外; broader than 事故 (which implies a physical accident).
noun
an unforeseen eventmisfortune
Examples
- 变故，。Jiā lǐ tū rán fā shēng le biàn gù, tā lì kè gǎn huí le jiā.An unforeseen event suddenly happened at home, and he immediately rushed back.
- 变故。Zhè chǎng biàn gù ràng tā yí yè zhī jiān shī qù le suǒ yǒu.This misfortune made him lose everything overnight.
- 变故，。Miàn duì rén shēng zhōng de biàn gù, wǒ men yào jiān qiáng.Facing the misfortunes in life, we must be strong we must be.
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