幸好及时发现 (Fortunately, it was discovered in time)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
Composed of the adverb '幸好' (fortunately/luckily), the adverbial modifier '及时' (in time/promptly), and the transitive/intransitive verb '发现' (to discover/find). It is commonly used as an independent clause or a dependent condition clause to describe an averted danger or mitigated problem. The subject of the action can be omitted when the context makes it clear.
Sample sentences
煤气泄漏非常危险，幸好及时发现，才没有酿成大祸。
The gas leak was very dangerous; fortunately, it was discovered in time, so a disaster was avoided.
他的病情幸好及时发现，经过治疗现在已经康复了。
Fortunately, his illness was detected in time, and he has now recovered after treatment.
幸好及时发现了合同中的漏洞，避免了严重的经济损失。
Luckily, the loophole in the contract was discovered in time, avoiding serious financial losses.
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Example
煤气泄漏非常危险，幸好及时发现，才没有酿成大祸。
The gas leak was very dangerous; fortunately, it was discovered in time, so a disaster was avoided.
他的病情幸好及时发现，经过治疗现在已经康复了。
Fortunately, his illness was detected in time, and he has now recovered after treatment.
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