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神差鬼使

shénchāiguǐshǐ

the work of gods and devils (idiom); unexplained event crying out for a supernatural explanation / curious coincidence

Character Breakdown

神
shén
god, spirit; divine, mysterious, supernatural
HSK 5
差
chà
difference, gap; almost, nearly; in error; an officer
HSK 3
鬼
guǐ
ghost; demon; sly, mischievous
HSK 5
使
shǐ
cause, mission, orders; envoy, messenger, ambassador
HSK 4

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