不 期 然 而 然 bù qī rán ér rán : happen unexpectedly; turn out contrary to one's expectations

不 爭 氣 bù zhēng qì : be disappointing; fail to live up to expectations

反 而 fǎn ér : instead; contrary (to expectations)

寄 予 很 大 期 望 jì yú hěn dà qí wàng : to place great hope or expectation on (sth)

期 望 qī wàng : hope; expectation

壽 命 shòu mìng : life span; life expectancy

眾 望 zhòng wàng : people's expectations