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始料未及

shǐliàowèijí

not expected at the outset (idiom) / unforeseen / to be surprised by the turn of events

Character Breakdown

始
shǐ
to begin, to start; beginning
HSK 2
料
liào
ingredients, materials; to conjecture, to guess
HSK 3
未
wèi
not yet; 8th terrestrial branch
HSK 5
及
jí
to extend; to reach; and; in time
HSK 4

Additional Information

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Chinese
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