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不期然而然
bùqīránérrán
1. happen unexpectedly
2. turn out contrary to one's expectations

Character Breakdown

不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1 4 丶
期
qī
a period of time; date, time; phase
HSK 1 12 丶
然
rán
certainly; naturally; suddenly
HSK 2 12 丶
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3 6 丶
然
rán
certainly; naturally; suddenly
HSK 2 12 丶

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