adjective HSK 4
Traditional 不幸運
unlucky · unfortunate
Meaning
This word combines the negation particle 不 (bù) with 幸运 (xìng yùn, 'lucky/fortunate') to express the state of being unlucky or having bad fortune. It describes situations, events, or people experiencing unfortunate circumstances or bad luck.
Usage
Used in both casual and formal contexts to describe unfortunate situations or outcomes. More commonly, native speakers might use the single word 倒霉 (dǎo méi) in casual speech for 'unlucky,' while 不幸运 sounds slightly more formal or neutral. Often appears in written language and reflective statements about past events.
Examples
- 01他今天很不幸运，钱包丢了。, .He was very unlucky today; he lost his wallet.
- 02我觉得自己不幸运，总是遇到麻烦。, .I feel unlucky; I always run into trouble.
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Common collocations
- 很不幸运very unlucky
- 不幸运的是unfortunately
- 感到不幸运to feel unlucky
Antonyms
Origin
Formed by negating the compound word 幸运, which combines 幸 (fortune) and 运 (luck). The negation 不 simply reverses the meaning to create the opposite concept.