This is the 3190th most frequent Chinese word.
侥幸
"侥幸" means "luckily" or "by chance," often implying undeserved or unexpected good fortune.
The term '侥幸' (luck) is used here to indicate achieving an outcome primarily due to chance rather than effort or skill.
他每次考试都能侥幸通过。
He always manages to pass exams by sheer luck.
In this sentence, '侥幸' (luck) is mentioned as a concept to avoid relying on, emphasizing the importance of one's own effort.
不要依赖侥幸,要靠自己的努力。
Don't rely on luck; depend on your own efforts.
Here, '侥幸' (luckily) refers to an anticipated fortunate event, but the outcome turns out contrary to expectations.