没想到遇到连夜的大雨
“Unexpectedly, I was caught in a heavy rainstorm overnight”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I was looking for my disciple at the border.”
没想到 遇到 连夜 的大雨
“Unexpectedly, I was caught in a heavy rainstorm overnight”
赶不了路
“and couldn't continue my journey.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
When seeking shelter or explaining one's presence in a strange place, providing a concrete, humble account of external circumstances builds immediate trust.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
unexpectedly; didn't expect
A common introductory phrase used when an unforeseen circumstance or surprise occurs.
overnight; lasting through the night
Used as an attributive modifier to indicate an event or weather phenomenon occurring continuously all night.