accidental in Chinese
accidental in Chinese is 偶然, 不幸的事 — accidental means happening by chance rather than on purpose.
accidental in Chinese
偶然
Pronounced: ǒu rán
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
不幸的事
Pronounced: bù xìng de shì
(painting, pluralonly) Those fortuitous effects produced by luminous rays falling on certain objects so that some parts stand forth in abnormal brightness and other parts are cast into a deep shadow.
What does "accidental" mean?
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adj Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
"The spilled coffee was accidental, and he apologised straight away."
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adj Not essential to the basic nature of something; incidental.
"The philosopher argued that the shape of a coin is accidental, while its value is essential."
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accidental in a sentence
- The spilled coffee was accidental, and he apologised straight away.
- An accidental press of the button sent the message to everyone.
- The philosopher argued that the shape of a coin is accidental, while its value is essential.
- Those small differences in wording are accidental and do not change the meaning.
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What is "accidental" in Chinese?
"accidental" in Chinese is 偶然, 不幸的事. accidental means: Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
How do you pronounce 偶然?
"accidental" in Chinese is 偶然, pronounced "ǒu rán".
How do you use "accidental" in a sentence?
Example: "The spilled coffee was accidental, and he apologised straight away." In Chinese, "accidental" is 偶然, 不幸的事.
Are there other ways to say "accidental" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "accidental": 偶然, 不幸的事.
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