生不遇时 — “To be born at an unfortunate time”
生不遇时 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be born at an unfortunate time”. To live in an era when one's talents or potential cannot be fully realized or recognized due to unfavorable circumstances. Literally, “Born not to meet the times”.
生不遇时 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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- shēng生bù不féng逢chǎng场Born at an inopportune time
- shēng生shì事wēi微miǎo渺precarious and meager livelihood
- shēng生shì事rǎo扰mín民cause trouble and disturb the public
- shēng生yú于yōu忧huàn患ér而sǐ死yú于ān安lè乐Adversity fosters survival, ease leads to ruin
- shēng生yú于yōu忧huàn患，，sǐ死yú于yì逸lè乐adversity spurs survival, ease brings ruin
- shēng生rén人tú涂tàn炭people plunged into extreme misery
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What does 生不遇时 mean?
生不遇时 (shēng bù yù shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be born at an unfortunate time”.
How do you pronounce 生不遇时?
生不遇时 is pronounced shēng bù yù shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 生不遇时 literally mean?
Literally, 生不遇时 means “Born not to meet the times”. It is used to mean “to be born at an unfortunate time”.
What is the Chinese definition of 生不遇时?
生下来没有遇到好时候。旧时指命运不好。