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betide in Chinese

betide in Chinese is 发生 — betide means to happen to someone or something; to befall, especially in warnings or predictions.

betide in Chinese

发生
verb
Pronounced: fā shēng
(transitive) Often used in a prediction (chiefly in woe betide) or a wish: to happen to (someone or something); to befall.

What does "betide" mean?

  1. verb To happen to someone or something; to befall, especially in warnings or predictions.
    "Woe betide anyone who crosses her."
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betide in a sentence

  • Woe betide anyone who crosses her.

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What is "betide" in Chinese?

"betide" in Chinese is 发生. betide means: To happen to someone or something; to befall, especially in warnings or predictions.

How do you pronounce 发生?

"betide" in Chinese is 发生, pronounced "fā shēng".

How do you use "betide" in a sentence?

Example: "Woe betide anyone who crosses her." In Chinese, "betide" is 发生.

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