不期而然

Chinese

did not expect; would not have guessed
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
 
trad. (不期而然) 不期 而 然
simp. #(不期而然) 不期 而 然

Pronunciation

Idiom

不期而然

  1. to happen unexpectedly; to turn out contrary to one's expectations

Synonyms

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