不料
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Meaning: unexpectedly
How to Understand
不料
不料 means 'unexpectedly' or 'to one's surprise.' It expresses a sense of surprise at an outcome that was not anticipated.
The character 不 (bù) means 'not,' and 料 (liào) means 'expectation' or 'forecast.' Together, they convey the idea of something that was not expected or foreseen.
不料 is often used in situations where an outcome contradicts prior assumptions. It is commonly found in both spoken and written Chinese, especially in narratives or descriptions of events that took an unexpected turn.
Example Sentences
他没有来，不料却收到了一封来自他的信。
He didn't come, but unexpectedly, he received a letter from him.
天气预报说会下雨，不料那天阳光明媚。
The weather forecast said it would rain, but unexpectedly, the day was sunny.