出乎意料 in English chu1 hu1 yi4 liao4 Meaning

Meanings

• beyond expectation (idiomatic expression); unexpected

Pinyin

chu1 hu1 yi4 liao4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

出chu1to go out 乎hu1(classical particle similar to 於|于[yu2]) in 意yi4Italy 料liao4material