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adv.luckily; (indicating favorable conditions which help somebody overcome difficulties) fortunately; thanks to
幸亏有邻居帮忙。
Fortunately the neighbours helped.
我那天幸亏走得早。
Fortunately I set out early that day.
幸亏抢救及时,他这才保住了性命。
Thanks to the emergency treatment given in time, he was rescued at last.
幸亏我开车,才没叫雨淋了。
Luckily I drove a car and wasn't caught in the rain.
幸亏我们动身前雨就停了。
Fortunately the rain stopped before we started.
幸亏他没看见你。
Most luckily for you he didn't see you.
Word usage
- Note"幸亏" is different from "好在". "幸亏" refers to the accidental occurrence of certain favorable conditions, such as "幸亏有人搭救,才幸免于难"; "好在" refers to the existing favorable conditions, such as "每天都不得不坐出租车,好在不算太远。"