心存侥幸 xīn cún jiǎo xìng

DEFINITIONS

  1. to harbor a fluke mentality; to think wishfully that one's situation is merely a coincidence or exceptional case

CHARACTERS

心 xīn
HSK 3
heart; mind, intelligence; soul
存 cún
HSK 4
exist, live, be; survive; remain
侥 jiǎo
HSK 6
be lucky; by chance, by luck
幸 xìng
HSK 4
luck(ily), favor, fortunately