爆冷 bào lěng

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

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 64832nd word

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