缘分

緣分
yuánfèn
noun HSK 7 #15,380

Meanings

  1. 1 fate
  2. 2 destiny (that brings people together)
  3. 3 predestined affinity

Examples

Wǒmen néng rènshi shì yī zhǒng yuánfèn.
It's fate that we got to know each other.
Yǒuyuán qiānlǐ lái xiānghuì.
If there is fate, even a thousand miles apart you will meet.

Tips

culture
缘分 is a deeply rooted concept in Chinese culture, blending Buddhist and Daoist ideas. It refers to a predetermined connection between people — often romantic, but also friendships and encounters.

Stroke Order

yuán
fēn