guǐ​shǐ​shén​chāi

curious coincidence

Senses

鬼使神差 guǐ​shǐ​shén​chāi curious coincidence

An unexpected event that seems to be directed by supernatural forces; to do something without knowing why as if possessed by spirits. Often used to describe situations where one acts against their original intention. Compare with 阴差阳错 yīn​chā​yáng​cuò.

References

see 鬼使神差/鬼使神差 阴差阳错/陰差陽錯
variant 鬼使神差/鬼使神差 神差鬼使/神差鬼使
see 阴差阳错/陰差陽錯 鬼使神差/鬼使神差
same_as 神差鬼使/神差鬼使 鬼使神差/鬼使神差