恰巧

qià qiǎo

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Uncommon

Definitions

1. by chance; as chance would have it

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

故意

gù yì

deliberately; on purpose

表示有意、存心，与偶然相反

Synonyms

3 items

正好

zhèng hǎo

just (in time)

表示时间、数量或情况刚好合适或巧合

凑巧

còu qiǎo

fortuitously

强调意外地巧合，多用于口语

恰好

qià hǎo

as it turns out

侧重于时间、位置等丝毫不差，带有巧合性

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“恰巧”多用于口语，表示偶然发生，不可用于命令或祈使句。

Example Sentences

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我出门的时候，恰巧碰到了他。

I happened to run into him when I went out.

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Child Words of 恰巧

opportunely

exactly

恰巧