hou2 cau2 meng6 saang1 seng4好醜命生成好丑命生成
Jyutpinghou2 cau2 meng6 saang1 seng4
Yalehóu cháu mehng sāang sèhng
Definition
One's character or destiny is predetermined and preordained from birth.
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How it's used
This phrase carries a fatalistic tone, often used to excuse habits or personality traits that seem impossible to change. It is frequently applied to someone's inherent temperament or a recurring pattern of bad luck. While it sounds philosophical, it is common in casual conversation to describe why someone acts the way they do.
Examples
He's always late, it's just his nature.
Do you think personality is predetermined, or can it be changed later?
Related words
Common phrases
personality is predetermined
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply saying someone is unlucky, as it specifically refers to the internal nature or character that dictates one's life path. It is not used to describe a single bad event but rather a long-term state of being.
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Grammar guides
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