猝不及防 cù bù jí fáng

DEFINITIONS

  1. to be caught off guard
  2. without warning

CHARACTERS

猝 cù abruptly, suddenly; abrupt
不 bù
HSK 1
no, not; un-; negative prefix
及 jí
HSK 4
extend; reach; come up to; and
防 fáng
HSK 5
defend; prevent; embankment