爆冷門 bào lěng mén

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

爆 bào
HSK 6
crackle, pop, burst, explode
冷 lěng
HSK 1
cold, cool; lonely
門 mén gate, door, entrance, opening