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    Expressing 'what a coincidence' with 巧 (qiǎo)

    Description & Modification
    Emphasis

    Structure

    巧 + 了

    Explanation

    巧 (qiǎo) is an adjective meaning "coincidental" or "what a coincidence." It is often used as an exclamation — 巧了 (qiǎo le) or 真巧 (zhēn qiǎo) — to express surprise at an unexpected and fortunate coincidence.

    Examples

    • 真巧，我们竟然坐同一班飞机！

      Zhēn qiǎo, wǒmen jìngrán zuò tóng yī bān fēijī!

      What a coincidence — we're actually on the same flight!

    • 太巧了，我刚才还在想你呢。

      Tài qiǎo le, wǒ gāngcái hái zài xiǎng nǐ ne.

      What a coincidence — I was just thinking about you!

    • 这么巧，你也喜欢这部电影？

      Zhème qiǎo, nǐ yě xǐhuān zhè bù diànyǐng?

      What a coincidence — you like this movie too?

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