数奇不偶 — “Plagued by misfortune”
数奇不偶 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Plagued by misfortune”. Having an unlucky fate and constantly failing to meet opportunities or suitable companions. Literally, “Unfortunate destiny, unmatched”.
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数奇不偶 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他一生数奇不偶，尽管才华横溢，却总是怀才不遇。
Throughout his life, he was plagued by misfortune; despite his exceptional talent, he always found himself unable to seize opportunities.
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What does 数奇不偶 mean?
数奇不偶 (shù qí bù ǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Plagued by misfortune”.
How do you pronounce 数奇不偶?
数奇不偶 is pronounced shù qí bù ǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 数奇不偶 literally mean?
Literally, 数奇不偶 means “Unfortunate destiny, unmatched”. It is used to mean “Plagued by misfortune”.
What is the Chinese definition of 数奇不偶?
奇：单数；数奇：命运不好；不偶：不遇。指遭遇不顺利