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奇跡 — meaning in English

qí jì

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English meaning

  • miracle noun An event that seems impossible to explain through natural laws and is seen as caused by a divine or supernatural power.
  • miraculous adj Caused by or resembling a miracle; impossible to explain through ordinary means.
  • whiz verb To move fast with a buzzing or hissing sound.

Senses

奇跡 is used for these senses in English:

  • miracle An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.
  • miraculous By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.
  • whiz (informal) Someone who is remarkably skilled at something.

miracle — full definition

  1. noun An event that seems impossible to explain through natural laws and is seen as caused by a divine or supernatural power.
  2. noun A wonderful, surprising, or extremely fortunate outcome.

miraculous — full definition

  1. adj Caused by or resembling a miracle; impossible to explain through ordinary means.
  2. adj Extremely surprising or remarkable.