to happen; to occur; to take place; to break out

fā shēng

f+ā·1st tonesh+ēng·1st tone

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The accident happened the day before yesterday.

事故发生在前天。

This is the place where the battle took place.

这是战斗发生的地方。

The car broke down.

汽车发生故障了。

We were astonished to hear what had happened.

我们听到所发生的事，感到很惊讶。

I'll keep my word, whatever may happen.

不管发生什么，我还是会遵守诺言。