晴天霹雳 (qíng tiān pī lì) — A bolt from the blue
Translating to 'a bolt from the blue,' this term describes an unexpected shock or surprising news. It captures the feeling of sudden change in a dramatic way.
Example Usage
他的辞职对我来说真是晴天霹雳。
His resignation was truly a bolt from the blue for me.
Cultural Context
Used in emotional contexts, often when discussing shocking news.
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