4 characters Idiom and proverb 5 460

From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「出人意料」. Details below.

Today, we explore the idiom 「出人意料」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

Beyond people’s expectations.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chū rén yì liào

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cheut1 yan4 yi3 liu2/liu6

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.