遭遇 meaning and pronunciation

遭遇
Simplified/traditional word

遭遇 English definition

zāo yù
  • to meet with
  • to encounter
  • (bitter) experience

HSK level

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  • 遭 (zāo): to meet by chance (usually with misfortune); classifier for events: time, turn, incident;
  • 遇 (yù): to meet; to encounter; to treat; to receive; opportunity; chance;