daai6 naan6 bat1 sei2 ,bit1 jau5 hau6 fuk1大難不死,必有後福大难不死,必有后福

Jyutpingdaai6 naan6 bat1 sei2 ,bit1 jau5 hau6 fuk1
Yaledaaih naahn bāt séi ,bīt yáuh hauh fūk

Definition

To be bound for good fortune after surviving a great disaster.

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How it's used

This idiom is used to comfort someone who has just narrowly escaped a dangerous situation or a major life crisis. It frames the traumatic event as a necessary precursor to future prosperity rather than just a stroke of luck. It carries a sense of optimism and destiny that is often invoked to help people regain their confidence after a setback.

Examples

He survived this disaster, so he is bound for good fortune.
Do you believe that one is bound for good fortune after surviving a great disaster?

Common phrases

survive a great disaster
bound for good fortune

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