contrary to expectation

contrary to expectation

Unexpectedly, the Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y à Li à ozh à w à I, which means unexpected. It's from Jing Hua Yuan by Li Ruzhen in Qing Dynasty.

The origin of Idioms

Chapter 35 of Jing Hua Yuan written by Li Ruzhen of Qing Dynasty: "brother Tang said just now that the king must postpone the auspicious period. He knew that he had not expected it. He made a big fight and used his troops to suppress it."

Analysis of Idioms

Antonym as expected

Idiom usage

The best things that are not considered are often unexpected and accidental. It's so sudden, in my heart.