奇迹
qíjì
The English word "miracle" is translated into Chinese as 奇迹 (qíjì).
奇迹 refers to a wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers. A common way to express the idea of achieving something extraordinary or performing a feat that seems impossible is to use the verb phrase 创造奇迹 (to create a miracle).
Meaning: wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 奇迹 is composed of 奇 (qí), meaning strange or wonderful and 迹 (jì), meaning trace or mark.
How do you pronounce it?
qíjì
Did you know?
- The character 奇 (qí) in 奇迹 is also used to describe 'odd numbers' in mathematics, as they were seen as 'strange' or 'irregular' compared to even numbers.
- While 奇迹 refers to a supernatural event, Chinese speakers often use the word 神迹 (shénjì) specifically for miracles performed by a deity or god.
- The second character, 迹 (jì), is the same character used in the word for 'footprint' or 'trace'. A miracle is literally described as a 'strange trace' left behind in the world.
Examples in context
- 这是一个奇迹。This is a miracle.This sentence is useful for stating that something is a miracle using 奇迹.Tatoeba #2186407 by sadhen, translation #2185448 by Hybrid
- 今祯子当时能做的就是折纸鹤并期盼奇迹。All Sadako could do now was to make paper cranes and hope for a miracle.This sentence is useful for expressing the hope for a miracle using 奇迹.Tatoeba #5670802 by verdastelo9604, translation #242271 by CN
- 医学界创造了一个奇迹。Yīxuéjiè chuàngzàole yīgè qíjì.The medical world has created a miracle.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a recovery in a hospital.
- 浩然 Haoran医生说他的康复是个奇迹。Yīshēng shuō tā de kāngfù shì gè qíjì.The doctor said his recovery is a miracle.
- 佳怡 Jiayi浩然，这真的太不可思议了。Hàorán, zhè zhēn de tài bùkěsīyì le.Haoran, this is truly unbelievable.
- 浩然 Haoran佳怡，我也觉得非常幸运。Jiāyí, wǒ yě juéde fēicháng xìngyùn.Jiayi, I also feel very lucky.
- 佳怡 Jiayi希望他以后都能健康。Xīwàng tā yǐhòu dōu néng jiànkāng.I hope he stays healthy from now on.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
