时运不济 shí yùn bù jì

fate is unfavorable (idiom); the omens are not good

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. fate is unfavorable (idiom); the omens are not good

Characters

Character Meaning
时 shí HSK 1
time; when; o'clock
运 yùn HSK 2
to transport; to move; fortune
不 bù HSK 1
not; no; (negative prefix)
济 jì HSK 4
to be of help; to aid or relieve; to cross a river