变故

biàn gù

CL 个 gè 场 chǎng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. an unforeseen event
2. accident
3. misfortune

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

• 事故 shì gù 事故 shì gù accident 事故 specifically refers to an accident or incident, while 变故 is a broader unforeseen change: accident
• 不幸 bù xìng 不幸 bù xìng misfortune 不幸 means misfortune or tragedy, often with an emotional tone: misfortune

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 变故 for minor changes or everyday accidents; it implies a significant, often unfortunate, event.

Child Words of 变故

• 故 故 gù: happening
• 变 变 biàn: to change