Discussion of 幸亏/幸虧

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幸亏 is an adverb. In Chinese, there is another word very similar to 幸亏 , which is 多亏. In this post, we analyse the differences between 幸亏 and 多亏.

1. They belong to different parts of speech:
幸亏 is an adverb and is usually used at the beginning of a clause. It cannot be followed by 了 or any noun/ pronoun. In comparison, 多亏 is a verb and it can be followed by 了. We can use a clause, a noun/ pronoun/ nominal phrase after 多亏.

2. They express different tones:
幸亏 expresses a tone of feeling lucky. It is usually used in a situation where one has avoided an unwanted result due to an objective factor which happened coincidentally.
多亏 expresses a gratitude. It is usually used in a situation where one gets a good result because of someone else’s help.

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What are some situations where 幸亏 (xìngkuí) is appropriate?

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1. When expressing gratitude: 幸亏你帮忙，我们才能按时完成任务。(Xìngkuí nǐ bāngmáng, wǒmen cái néng ànshí wánchéng rènwù.) "Thanks to your help, we were able to complete the task on time."

2. When avoiding a potential disaster: 幸亏我提前检查，发现了问题。(Xìngkuí wǒ tíqián jiǎnchá, fāxiànle wèntí.) "Fortunately, I checked beforehand and found the problem."

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How is 幸亏 (xìngkuí) used in conversation?

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幸亏 (xìngkuí) is used to express relief or gratitude for a fortunate outcome. It is often used to express that something good happened despite unfavorable circumstances. For example, one might say 幸亏 (xìngkuí) 我们没有受伤 ("fortunately, we were not injured") to express relief that no one was hurt in a dangerous situation.

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