冷不防 lěng bu fáng

DEFINITIONS

  1. unexpectedly
  2. suddenly
  3. at unawares
  4. off guard
  5. against expectations

CHARACTERS

冷 lěng
HSK 1
cold, cool; lonely
不 bu
HSK 1
no, not; un-; negative prefix
防 fáng
HSK 5
defend; prevent; embankment