命
运

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The word "命运" is formed by combining the characters "命" and "运". "命" is composed of "口" (mouth) and "令" (command), indicating life or destiny as something ordained. "运" is composed of "辶" (movement) and "云" (cloud), implying fortune that shifts or flows. Together, "命运" conveys the concept of fate, with "命" representing the predetermined aspect and "运" the changing aspect of luck.

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命运常常让人思考。

Mìngyùn chángcháng ràng rén sīkǎo.

Fate often makes people think.

我们不能抱怨命运。

Wǒmen bù néng bàoyuàn mìngyùn.

We cannot complain about fate.

命运的安排很神奇。

Mìngyùn de ānpái hěn shénqí.

The arrangement of fate is magical.

他试图改变自己的命运。

Tā shìtú gǎibiàn zìjǐ de mìngyùn.

He tries to change his own fate.

命运与选择密切相关。

Mìngyùn yǔ xuǎnzé mìqiè xiāngguān.

Fate is closely related to choices.

Word Definition - 命运

mìng yùn fate; destiny

Individual Character Details

命 mìng
运 yùn