meng6 cau2命醜命丑
Jyutpingmeng6 cau2
Yalemehng cháu
Definition
To have bad luck or an unfortunate fate.
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How it's used
Refers to a sense of inherent misfortune or a lack of luck in life, often used when someone feels their struggles are predestined rather than caused by their own actions. It carries a fatalistic tone and is frequently used in self-deprecating humor to vent frustration about recurring bad luck.
Examples
I have bad luck, nothing I do goes smoothly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 命苦, which specifically emphasizes a life of suffering or hardship. While 命醜 implies a lack of luck or poor destiny, 命苦 focuses more on the emotional weight of enduring a difficult life.
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