jyun4緣缘
Jyutpingjyun4
Yaleyùhn
Definition
Fate, destiny, or karma that brings people together and shapes their relationships.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Often used to explain why two people meet or why a relationship ends. It carries a sense of cosmic timing or a pre-existing connection that is beyond human control. It is frequently paired with 份 to form 緣份, which emphasizes the quality or depth of that connection.
Examples
We are really destined to meet!
If it is not meant to be, forcing it is useless.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with luck or coincidence. While it involves chance, it specifically implies a deeper, almost spiritual connection between people or events rather than just random good fortune.
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Grammar guides
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