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TOPIK 6noun

천우신조

cheonusinjo [처누신조]

천우신조가 · 천우신조를

divine help, a stroke of providence

Example

천우신조로 큰 사고에서 가족 모두 무사했어요.

By a miracle, the whole family came through the serious accident unharmed.

Word parts

천 heaven우 help신 god조 aid

Literally 'heaven helps, the gods aid'.

Good to know

Typically 천우신조로 'by the grace of heaven'.