不期而然
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Chinese[edit]
not; no | a period of time; phase; stage a period of time; phase; stage; (used for issue of a periodical, courses of study); time; term; period; to hope |
and; as well as; but (not) and; as well as; but (not); yet (not); (shows causal relation); (shows change of state); (shows contrast) |
so; thus; like this so; thus; like this; ‑ly; correct; right | ||
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trad. (不期而然) | 不 | 期 | 而 | 然 | |
simp. #(不期而然) | 不 | 期 | 而 | 然 |
Pronunciation[edit]
Idiom[edit]
不期而然
- to happen unexpectedly; to turn out contrary to one's expectations
Synonyms[edit]
- 不期然而然 (bùqīrán'érrán)