始料不及 unexpected
Explanation
指事情的发生或结果完全在预料之外。
Refers to the occurrence or outcome of events that are completely unexpected.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有个名叫李白的诗人，他非常自信，总是认为自己能写出惊天地泣鬼神的诗篇。有一天，他兴致勃勃地来到长安城，准备参加朝廷举办的诗歌盛会。他满心期待着能得到皇帝的赏识，然而，这次盛会却让他大跌眼镜。许多他从未听闻过的诗人，都带来了令人惊艳的作品，其中一个年轻诗人的作品更是让他叹为观止，这完全出乎了他的意料之外，这让他意识到自己并非天下无敌，也让他对诗歌创作有了更深的思考和感悟。
In ancient China, there was a famous poet named Li Bai. He was very confident and believed that he could write poems that would move heaven and earth. One day, he excitedly came to Chang'an City to participate in a poetry gathering held by the imperial court. He was full of expectations to receive the emperor's appreciation. However, this gathering greatly disappointed him. Many poets he had never heard of brought amazing works. The poem of a young poet was so impressive that Li Bai realized he was not invincible. This made him think and feel deeply about poetry creation.
Usage
用于形容事情的发生或结果完全出乎意料。
Used to describe that the occurrence or outcome of an event is completely unexpected.
Examples
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这场突如其来的疫情，是大家始料不及的。
zhe chang turuqilai de yiqing, shi da jia shǐliàobùjí de.
This sudden epidemic was unexpected by everyone.
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他工作认真负责，很少出现始料不及的情况。
ta gongzuo renzhen fuze, hanshao chuxian shǐliàobùjí de qingkuang
He is diligent and responsible, and there are rarely unexpected situations in his work.