Meaning
偶遇 describes an unexpected meeting or encounter with someone, typically someone you know but weren't planning to see. It emphasizes the accidental, unplanned nature of the meeting and is commonly used when bumping into acquaintances, friends, or even strangers in unexpected places.
Usage
This word is frequently used in everyday conversation and writing to describe serendipitous meetings. It carries a slightly literary or refined tone compared to casual phrases like 碰到 or 遇见. Often used in romantic contexts or when recounting interesting coincidences. Common pattern: 偶遇 + person/object.
Examples
- 01我昨天在咖啡馆偶遇了多年未见的大学同学。.Yesterday I ran into a college classmate I hadn't seen in years at a coffee shop.
- 02他们的爱情故事始于一次浪漫的偶遇。.Their love story began with a romantic chance encounter.
Characters
Measure words
- 次一次偶遇
Common collocations
- 偶遇老友to bump into an old friend
- 街头偶遇to meet by chance on the street
- 偶遇惊喜pleasant surprise encounter
Antonyms
Origin
偶 originally meant 'pair' or 'mate' but evolved to mean 'accidental' or 'occasional.' 遇 has consistently meant 'to meet' or 'encounter.' Together they form a compound emphasizing the chance nature of a meeting.