Definition
缘分 (yuán fèn) refers to a predestined relationship or connection — the fate that brings people together, especially in love, friendship, or chance encounters. Unlike 命运 (mìng yùn, 'fate/destiny' in a broad sense), 缘分 is always interpersonal and carries a warm, positive sense of serendipity. It is not used for impersonal events like one's life path or destiny.
noun
predestined relationship or connectionfate that binds people together
Examples
- 缘分，。Wǒmen zhī jiān hěn yǒu yuán fèn, yòu jiànmiàn le.We have a strong connection — here we meet again.
- 缘分。Tāmen néng zài yìqǐ shì yīnwèi yuán fèn.They can be together because of fate.
- 缘分。Rènshi nǐ shì yì zhǒng yuán fèn.Meeting you is a kind of destiny.
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