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出人意料

chū rén yì liàoHSK 7

出人意料 (chū rén yì liào) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishto be unexpected (lit. to go beyond people's expectations)

    • EX
      这场比赛的结果真是出人意料，弱队竟然赢了。

      The result of the match was completely unexpected: the weaker team actually won.

    • EX
      他做出了一个出人意料的决定，放弃了高薪工作。

      He made an unexpected decision to give up a well-paid job.