从天而降

從天而降

cóngtiān'érjiàng

idiom #10,970

Meanings

1 to fall from the sky
2 to appear unexpectedly
3 to drop into one's lap

Characters

and; thus (connecting)

to descend; to fall

Examples

这笔钱好像是从天而降的。

Zhèbǐ qián hǎoxiàng shì cóngtiān-érjiàng de.

This money seems to have fallen from the sky.

机会不会从天而降，要靠自己努力。

Jīhuì búhuì cóngtiān-érjiàng, yào kào zìjǐ nǔlì.

Opportunities don't fall from the sky; you have to work for them.

Tips

usage

Often used figuratively to describe something unexpected appearing suddenly, like a windfall or surprise help. Can be used literally for parachuting, meteorites, etc.

Stroke Order

从 cóng

天 tiān

而 ér

降 jiàng