piānshēng
contrary to expectations
偏生 piānshēng
- contrary to expectations
- Contrary to what one would expect; unexpectedly; unfortunately happens to be. Similar in meaning to 偏偏 piānpiān.
- perversely
- In a way that is persistent or contrary to one's desires; perversely; persistently
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Synonym
- 偏偏 piānpiān