ceot1 fu4 jyu6 liu2出乎預料出乎预料
Jyutpingceot1 fu4 jyu6 liu2
Yalechēut fùh yuh líu
Definition
Beyond expectation; unexpected.
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How it's used
This phrase is a formal idiom often used in written contexts or when speaking more seriously. While it functions as an adjective or adverb, it is slightly less common in casual, everyday speech than phrases like 估唔到. It carries a sense of surprise regarding a turn of events that deviates from one's original expectations.
Examples
The situation developed so quickly, it was truly unexpected.
Do you think this result is unexpected?
Related words
Common phrases
completely unexpected
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 估唔到, but 估唔到 is much more versatile and natural in daily conversation. Using 出乎預料 in a very casual setting can sound a bit stiff or overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
