意料之外

意料之外 liào zhī wài ㄧˋ ㄌㄧㄠˋ ㄓ ㄨㄞˋ ji3 liu6 zi1 ngoi6 HSK 7-9

  • (idiom) contrary to expectation; unexpected

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 意 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 意料之外,收获颇丰。 Unexpectedly, I struck fortune.
  • 他的歌聲出乎意料之外地好聽。 To my surprise, he had a beautiful voice.

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