随缘

• Pinyin: suí yuán
• Hanzi breakdown: 随 (follow) + 缘 (conditions/fate) -> go with how things unfold.

Meaning

To let things happen naturally without forcing the outcome. It expresses relaxed acceptance.

随缘 can be healthy detachment, casual laziness, or a polite way to avoid pressure. It appears in dating, plans, work outcomes, and daily life.

Examples

1. 能不能抢到票就随缘吧。 Whether I get a ticket or not, I'll just leave it to fate.
2. 这次考试尽力了，结果随缘。 I've done my best in this exam; the result is out of my hands.
3. 周末去哪儿玩，随缘决定。 Where we go this weekend is something we'll decide by chance.

Usage Guide

Context: friends, dating, planning

Tone: relaxed, accepting

Do Say

• 能成就成，不成随缘。（If it works, fine; if not, let it be.）

Don't Say

• 用随缘逃避必须负责的事。（Do not use it to dodge responsibility.）

Common Mistakes

• Assuming it always means giving up; it can mean accepting after trying.

Origin & History

From Buddhist-influenced language about following conditions or fate.

Cultural Context

Era: Longstanding phrase, very common online

Generation: All ages

Social background: Mainstream

Regional notes: Widely understood across Mainland China.