正逢 (zhēng) — to coincide with (a time or event), to happen to encounter
Definition
A formal verb meaning two events happen at the same time, often by chance. Highlights coincidence (happened to occur during) rather than direct causation.
verb
to coincide with (a time or event)to happen to encounter
Examples
- 正逢，。Wǒ men zhēng guó qìng jié, jiē shàng fēi cháng rè nao.We happened to encounter National Day, and the streets were very lively.
- 正逢，。Zhè cì lǚ xíng zhēng yǔ jì, suǒ yǐ dài le sǎn.This trip coincided with the rainy season, so I brought an umbrella.
- 正逢，。Tā bì yè nà nián zhēng jīng jì wēi jī, zhǎo gōng zuò hěn nán.The year he graduated coincided with an economic crisis, making it hard to find a job.
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