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应验 (yīng) — to come true; to be fulfilled (of a prediction, prophecy, etc.)

Definition

Used for predictions, prophecies, or curses being confirmed by later events — “came true / was fulfilled.” Implies a prior statement that has now been borne out by reality.

verb
to come trueto be fulfilled (of a prediction, prophecy, etc.)

Examples

  • 应验。
    Tā zhī qián de yù yán quán dōu yīng le.
    All of her previous predictions came true.
  • 应验，。
    Rú guǒ zhè ge zǔ zhòu yīng, hòu guǒ huì hěn yán zhòng.
    If this curse comes true, the consequences will be severe.
  • 应验。
    Suàn mìng xiān sheng de huà guǒ rán yīng le.
    The fortune teller's words really did come true.
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