生不逢场 — “To be born at an inopportune time or into an unfavorable situation”
生不逢场 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be born at an inopportune time or into an unfavorable situation”. Suggesting misfortune or a lack of suitable opportunities. Literally, “Born not meeting the occasion”.
生不逢场 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 生不逢场 mean?
生不逢场 (shēng bù féng chǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be born at an inopportune time or into an unfavorable situation”.
How do you pronounce 生不逢场?
生不逢场 is pronounced shēng bù féng chǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 生不逢场 literally mean?
Literally, 生不逢场 means “Born not meeting the occasion”. It is used to mean “to be born at an inopportune time or into an unfavorable situation”.
What is the Chinese definition of 生不逢场?
生得不是场合。指命运不好