jau5 jyun4有緣有缘
Jyutpingjau5 jyun4
Yaleyáuh yùhn
Definition
Destined by fate to meet or be together.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This term carries a sense of serendipity or cosmic connection that goes beyond mere coincidence. It is frequently used in romantic contexts to explain why two people crossed paths, but it can also apply to friendships or even finding a specific item in a shop. It often implies that the meeting was meant to happen by fate.
Examples
The two of us are really destined to meet.
Related words
Common phrases
destined to meet but not fated to be together
fated to meet each other
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being lucky. It specifically refers to the fated nature of a relationship or encounter, rather than winning a prize or having good fortune in a general sense.
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