缘分

緣分

yuánfèn

noun HSK 7-9 #15,380

Meanings

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

Characters

fate; predestined relationship

portion; share (of fate)

Examples

HSK 3

我们能认识是一种缘分。

Wǒmen néng rènshi shì yī zhǒng yuánfèn.

It's fate that we got to know each other.

HSK 5

找对象这种事要看缘分。

Zhǎo duìxiàng zhè zhǒng shì yào kàn yuánfèn.

Finding the right partner comes down to fate.

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

缘 yuán

分 fēn