created sense approved 生不逢时/生不逢時 · shēngbùféngshí · ahead of time
生不逢时 / 生不逢時
shēngbùféngshí
ahead of time
born before one's ideas, talents, or vision could be understood or appreciated by society
这位艺术家的作品在当时备受冷落，真可谓是生不逢时。
idiom
created sense approved 生不逢时/生不逢時 · shēngbùféngshí · ill-fated
生不逢时 / 生不逢時
shēngbùféngshí
ill-fated
born at an inopportune time or under an unlucky star; often used to complain about one's fate or lack of opportunity
他空有一身抱负却生不逢时，最终只能平庸地度过一生。