逢凶化吉 (féng xiōng huà jí) — to turn bad luck into good fortune; to have a narrow escape that ends well
Definition
A chengyu meaning to escape danger and turn misfortune into good fortune. Used for lucky escapes or wished-for outcomes, often in a hopeful or congratulatory tone.
idiom
to turn bad luck into good fortuneto have a narrow escape that ends well
Examples
- 逢凶化吉，。Zhè cì shì gù tā jū rán féng xiōng huà jí, zhī shòu le yì diǎn qīng shāng.He miraculously turned misfortune into good luck in this accident, only suffering minor injuries.
- ，逢凶化吉。Bié dān xīn, wǒ xiāng xìn nǐ yí dìng néng féng xiōng huà jí.Don't worry, I believe you can turn bad luck into good.
- ，逢凶化吉。Tā tóu zī shī bài hòu yù dào guì rén xiāng zhù, zhēn shì féng xiōng huà jí.After his investment failed, he met a benefactor — truly turning misfortune into good fortune.
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