偶
ǒu
Pinyin
Definition
偶
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- accidental
- image
- pair
- mate
Character Decomposition
Idioms (4)
偶一为之
- 1 to do sth once in a while (idiom)
- 2 to do sth more as an exception than the rule
偶语弃市
- 1 chance remarks can lead to public execution (idiom)
无独有偶
- 1 not alone but in pairs (idiom, usually derog.); not a unique occurrence
- 2 it's not the only case
齐大非偶
- 1 too rich to be a good match (in marriage) (idiom)
Sample Sentences
其实我偶尔不回。
Actually, I sometimes ignored his messages as well.
我不了解也不混饭圈,对我来说偶像是那种只可远观的存在呢。
I don’t understand and don’t delve in fans circles, to me idols are something to be observed from a distance.
那你肯定很难理解网上那些组织应援、为偶像摇旗呐喊的行为啦,现在很多偶像是通过粉丝支持、创造流量爆红的,所以粉丝几乎是他们的衣食父母呀。
Then you must find it hard to understand how online groups provide support, carry flags and shout support for their idols. Now many idols are supported by fans who help to create traffic. So fans have almost become their parents.
老一辈明星大多靠作品吸引观众,现在的偶像却是靠营造人设来增加人气呢。
Most of the older generation's stars rely on works to attract audiences, but now idols rely on creating characters to increase their popularity.
燕燕也是相当有想法啊,上回和她聊天,听她说她的择偶标准是出世的智者,入世的强者,或者是正常而阳光的普通人。
Yanyan also has some thoughts on the matter, the last time I talked to her, I heard her say that her standards for choosing a spouse involved a wise man beyond the mundane world, a strong man very much of the world or an ordinary outdoorsy bloke.
秋老虎是指秋天偶尔出现的干燥又炎热的天气,热到仿佛是有老虎咬你一样。
An Autumn tiger refers to the spells of hot dry weather that sometime occur in Autumn. It's so hot that it seems like a tiger has bitten you.
哎呀,你就拉到吧。什么不是上课就是泡图书馆,咱俩一个寝室的,我还会不晓得你,翘课王!图书馆的偶遇?那是更没影儿的事儿了吧?
Agh, stop bullshitting. What do you mean when you weren't in class you were stewing in the library. We shared a dorm, it's not like I don't know you, the king of skipping class! We've never bumped into each other in the library, have we? Not even once, no?
偶然]徐志摩
Happenstance by Xu Zhimo
偶然投影在你的波心
My shadow happens across your stirring bosom
那么作为外交学院的新生,今天与“偶像”近距离接触的机会实属难得。在洪辉先生演讲结束后,我们也将开放提问环节,请各位同学抓住机会,踊跃参与提问。
As new students of China Foreign Affairs University, this is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with an idol. So when Mr Hong finishes his speech, we'll allow a round of questions from the floor. I hope everyone will take advantage of this opportunity and jump at the chance to ask questions.