有幸 (yǒu xìng) — fortunate, lucky (to have the opportunity to do something)
Definition
有幸 (yǒu xìng) is a formal, often set-phrase opener meaning 'fortunate to (do/have)', almost always followed by a verb like 参加 or 得到. It pairs with 荣幸 to express a polite, humbled tone, while 幸运 is the plain neutral 'lucky'.
adjective
fortunatelucky (to have the opportunity to do something)
Examples
- 有幸。Wǒ yǒu xìng cān jiā le zhè cì guó jì huì yì.I was fortunate to attend this international conference.
- 有幸，。yǒu xìng Dé dào nín de zhǐ dǎo, wǒ jìn bù le hěn duō.I was lucky to receive your guidance and have improved a lot.
- 有幸。Tā yǒu xìng bèi xuǎn wéi dài biǎo tuán chéng yuán.He was fortunate to be selected as a member of the delegation.
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