爆冷門 bào lěng mén

an upset (esp. in sports); unexpected turn of events

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. an upset (esp. in sports)
  2. 2. unexpected turn of events
  3. 3. to pull off a coup
  4. 4. a breakthrough

Characters

Character Meaning
爆 bào HSK 6
to explode or burst; to quick fry or quick boil
冷 lěng HSK 1
cold; surname Leng
門 mén
door; gate; doorway