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意料之外

yì liào zhī wài
HSK 7

English Meaning

(idiom) contrary to expectation; unexpected

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都出於你我的意料之外
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Do not blame yourself; neither of us could have seen this coming.”

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想这些事情

“I suppose these events”

“were beyond both our expectations.”

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司令官阁下不必太过自责

“Commander, you need not blame yourself too much.”

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也确实是在意料之外
HSK 4 00:01
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至于长公主跟李怀安相亲一事

“As for Her Highness courting Li Huai'an...”

“It was indeed unexpected.”

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以这安太妃的性子

“Given Consort Dowager An's temperament,”

《逐玉》 · historical_and_court
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也不是什么意料之外的事
HSK 1 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“She had it coming with that attitude, so nobody should be surprised.”

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窦昭媛为人跋扈 被人算计

“Brilliant Lady Dou is arrogant. If someone set her up,”

“that's not exactly shocking.”

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可圣上一共赐了 她九棵玉兰 寓意“长久”

“But His Majesty gave her nine magnolias, meant to last long.”

《唐宫奇案之青雾风鸣》 · historical_and_court
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