阴差阳错 (yīn chā) — 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, 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 dì qǔ xiāo le.The trip that was originally well-planned got canceled due to unforeseen complications.
- 阴差阳错，。yīn chā, 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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