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Yuánfèn

Literal: Destined Connection

Destiny & Fortune

Meaning

The fateful force that brings people together. Not quite fate, not quite coincidence — it is the predestined affinity between people. When two strangers feel instant connection, Chinese people say they have yuanfen.

Usage Example

Meeting you here of all places — this must be yuanfen.

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