「一語成讖」
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Pronunciation: | jat1 jyu5 sing4 caam3 jat1 jyu5 sing4 cam3 |
Individual Character Meaning: |
一 one; as soon as; once 語 language 成 to accomplish; 10%; one tenth; to succeed; to finish; to complete; whole; all; entire 讖 |
Part of Speech: | expression |
Labels: | Mandarin |
Explanation: |
an unconscious comment or joke unfortunately becomes a prophecy to an undesirable incident by accident; literally, the line becomes a prophecy
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Synonym: | Synonym: 烏鴉口 |
See also: | 預言 |
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