No. 5,453 in Chinese
倖免
To escape or be spared from misfortune or disaster.
In a sentence
在地震中,许多人不幸遇难,但有少数家庭倖免于难。
During the earthquake, many people unfortunately perished, but a few families escaped disaster.
Referring to escaping or surviving a disaster without harm or loss.
大火烧毁了整栋楼,但有一个房间奇迹般地倖免了。
The fire burned down the entire building, but one room miraculously remained unaffected.
Indicating that something remained unaffected in a broader catastrophic situation.
虽然经济危机波及广泛,这家公司倖免于破产。
Although the economic crisis was widespread, this company was spared from bankruptcy.
Expressing being spared from a negative outcome or consequence in a challenging situation.
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