Definition
不幸 (bùxìng) is a broad word for 'unfortunate' (adjective) or 'misfortune' (noun). It contrasts with 厄运 (èyùn, 'bad luck, fate') which focuses on a run of bad luck, and 逆境 (nìjìng, 'adversity') which emphasizes difficult circumstances or hardship. 不幸 is more general and can describe both events and feelings.
adjective
unfortunatesad
noun
misfortuneadversity
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 不行bù xíngsound-alikewon't do; not work; not acceptable
- 步行bù xíngsound-aliketo walk, to go on foot
Examples
- 不幸。Tā yù dào le bù xìng de shì.He encountered something unfortunate.
- 不幸。Shēnghuó zhōng zǒng shì yǒu bù xìng.There are always misfortunes in life.
- 不幸，。bù xìng de shì, wǒ méiyǒu mǎi dào piào.Unfortunately, I didn't manage to buy a ticket.
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