Definitions
v. to take place, often without being planned
发生
v. to do or be something by chance
碰巧；恰好
Example
What happened to the plant beside your window?
你窗边那盆植物怎么了？
Traffic accidents are more likely to happen when drivers are tired or distracted by mobile phones.
驾驶员疲劳或因手机分心时，更容易发生交通事故。
Collocations
- happen to someone
- happen to do something
- happen by chance
Word family
- happening (n.)
Synonyms
- occur
Usage tip
不用于被动语态；happen to do表示碰巧做某事。
FAQ
- What does happen mean?
- to take place, often without being planned to do or be something by chance
- How is happen pronounced?
- UK /ˈhæpən/, US /ˈhæpən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
