不約而同 bù yuē ér tóng

to do the same by chance; act in unison

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to agree by chance (idiom); taking the same action without prior consultation

Characters

Character Meaning
不 bù HSK 1
not; no; (negative prefix)
約 yuē
to make an appointment; approximately; to invite
而 ér HSK 3
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
同 tóng HSK 1
same; together; with