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命运

mìng yùn

HSK 5

Meaning

  • fate; destiny

Definition

命运是指人生中无法预知和无法抗拒的发展趋势或结果,常被认为是由某种神秘力量所决定的。

Fate or destiny refers to the predetermined or inevitable course of events in one's life, often believed to be controlled by a supernatural power.

Usage

命运通常用作名词,表示人生中不可避免的遭遇或发展过程。可以用来讨论人生的不可控因素,也可以表达对人生的感慨或信念。

Destiny is commonly used as a noun to describe the inevitable experiences or developments in life. It can be used to discuss uncontrollable factors in life or to express feelings or beliefs about life.

Examples

  • 1 命运掌握在自己手中。 (Destiny is in your own hands.)
  • 2 他不认命,决心改变命运。 (He doesn't accept fate and is determined to change his destiny.)
  • 3 他们的命运紧紧相连。 (Their fates are closely linked.)
  • 4 命运让我们相遇。 (Fate brought us together.)
  • 5 命运的安排无法改变。 (The arrangement of destiny cannot be changed.)
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