jyun4 fan6緣份缘份
Jyutpingjyun4 fan6
Yaleyùhn fahn
Definition
Fate, destiny, or an intangible connection that brings people or things together.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Refers to a sense of predestined connection that explains why people meet or why things happen in a specific way. It is frequently invoked to soften the blow of a breakup or to explain a serendipitous encounter. The concept is deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy but is used casually in daily life to describe both positive and negative outcomes.
Measure word
dyun6段dyunhExamples
It is fate that we can become friends.
Is there still any fate left between you and them?
Related words
Common phrases
the fate between two people has run out
destined to meet but not to be together
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe simple coincidence or luck in gambling, as it specifically implies a deeper, often karmic, connection between people or events.
Grammar color guide
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Connector
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