可遇不可求
Chinese
can; may; able to can; may; able to; certain(ly); to suit; (particle used for emphasis) | meet with | cannot; should not; must not | to seek; to look for; to request to seek; to look for; to request; to demand; to beseech | ||
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trad. (可遇不可求) | 可 | 遇 | 不可 | 求 | |
simp. #(可遇不可求) | 可 | 遇 | 不可 | 求 | |
alternative forms | 可遇而不可求 |
Etymology
From the Book of Han.
Pronunciation
Phrase
可遇不可求
- (of something good or fortunate) can only be come across serendipitously; good things may happen, but may not be sought; just have to let it happen, you can't force it