无缘无故 (wú yuán wú gù) — without cause or reason; for no reason at all
Definition
A fixed pair meaning 'for no reason at all' — emphasizes that nothing caused it. Usually modifies a negative or surprising event (无缘无故发脾气 / 被批评), not a neutral one.
idiom
without cause or reasonfor no reason at all
Examples
- 无缘无故。Tā wú yuán wú gù fā le yí dùn pí qi.He threw a fit for no reason.
- 无缘无故。Zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng bú huì wú yuán wú gù fā shēng.This kind of situation doesn't happen without a reason.
- 无缘无故。Tā wú yuán wú gù bèi pī píng le yí dùn.She was scolded for no reason.
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