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阴差阳错 (yīn chā yáng cuò) — due to a series of unexpected twists or errors; through a chain of unpredictable coincidences

Definition

Idiom for events that turn out differently from what was planned because of a chain of small mistakes or coincidences — not intentional, just bad luck.

idiom
due to a series of unexpected twists or errorsthrough a chain of unpredictable coincidences

Examples

  • 阴差阳错，。
    yīn chā yáng cuò, Wǒ men liǎ jìng rán zài jī chǎng pèng jiàn le.
    Through a series of unexpected twists, the two of us actually ran into each other at the airport.
  • ，阴差阳错。
    Běn lái jì huà hǎo de lǚ xíng, yīn chā yáng cuò dì qǔ xiāo le.
    The trip that was originally well-planned got canceled due to unforeseen complications.
  • 阴差阳错，。
    yīn chā yáng cuò, Tā ná dào le nà fèn yuán běn bù shǔ yú tā de gōng zuò.
    Through a twist of fate, he got the job that was not originally meant for him.

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