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Expressing 'beyond' expectations with 出乎 (chūhū)
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Result & Consequence
Structure
出乎 + Noun (e.g., 意料) + 的是 + Clause
Explanation
The preposition 出乎 (chūhū) means "beyond" or "exceeding" and is most commonly used in the phrase 出乎意料, meaning "beyond expectations" or "unexpectedly." It introduces a result that surpasses what was anticipated. Use 出乎 before a noun like 意料 (expectations) or 预料 (predictions) to express surprise.
Examples
考试结果出乎所有人的意料。
kǎoshì jiéguǒ chūhū suǒyǒu rén de yìliào.
The exam results were beyond everyone's expectations.
这部电影的结局完全出乎我的预料。
zhè bù diànyǐng de jiéjú wánquán chūhū wǒ de yùliào.
The ending of this movie was completely beyond my expectations.
他的表现出乎意料地好，大家都很惊讶。
tā de biǎoxiàn chūhū yìliào de hǎo, dàjiā dōu hěn jīngyà.
His performance was surprisingly good, and everyone was amazed.