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不期然而然

bùqīránérrán

happen unexpectedly / turn out contrary to one's expectations

Character Breakdown

不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
期
qī
a period of time; date, time; phase
HSK 1
然
rán
certainly; naturally; suddenly
HSK 2
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3
然
rán
certainly; naturally; suddenly
HSK 2

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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