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变故

biàn gù
个 gè 场 chǎng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

  1. 1. an unforeseen event
  2. 2. accident
  3. 3. misfortune

Word relationships

Related words

2 items
事故
shì gù

accident

事故 specifically refers to an accident or incident, while 变故 is a broader unforeseen change
不幸
bù xìng

misfortune

不幸 means misfortune or tragedy, often with an emotional tone

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
gù

happening

变
biàn

to change