一反常態 yī fǎn cháng tài

totally unlike usual; out of character

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. complete change from the normal state (idiom); quite uncharacteristic
  2. 2. out of character
  3. 3. entirely outside the norm

Characters

Character Meaning
一 yī HSK 1
one; 1; single
反 fǎn HSK 4
opposite; to oppose; against
常 cháng HSK 2
often; frequently; always
態 tài
attitude; state; appearance