始料未及 in English shi3 liao4 wei4 ji2 Meaning

Meanings

• not expected at the outset (idiomatic expression)
• unforeseen
• to be surprised by the turn of events

Pinyin

shi3 liao4 wei4 ji2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

始shi3to begin 料liao4material 未wei4not yet 及ji2and