Chinese

cuòshǒubùjí
Meaning: to be caught off guard; to be caught unawares
Part of Speech: Idiom

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Example sentences

這突如其來的消息讓我們措手不及。
这突如其来的消息让我们措手不及。
This sudden news caught us off guard.
他使出了一套獨門招數,令對手措手不及。
He used a set of unique moves, catching his opponent off guard.
這場突如其來的雨讓我們措手不及。
This sudden rain caught us off guard.

Usage Notes

Used when an event happens so suddenly that one has no time to prepare or deal with it.

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