ceot1 jan4 ji3 biu2出人意表
Jyutpingceot1 jan4 ji3 biu2
Yalechēut yàhn yi bíu
Definition
Beyond expectations; surprising or unexpected.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to everyday expressions like 估唔到 or 冇諗過. It is frequently used in written contexts, news reports, or when describing dramatic plot twists in movies and books. While perfectly acceptable in speech, using it in casual conversation may make you sound a bit more sophisticated or dramatic than necessary.
Examples
He got first place this time, which is truly beyond expectations.
This ending is so unexpected, have you guessed it yet?
Related words
Common phrases
the result is beyond expectations
the development is unexpected
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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.
