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居然 (jū rán) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

居然 (jū rán) is a Chinese word: unexpectedly. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 居然

副 fù adverb

unexpectedly

他居然通过了考试。

tā jū rán tōng guò le kǎo shì

He unexpectedly passed the exam.

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Word breakdown

居 jū — expresses a state or situation (contrary to expectations)

然 rán — emphasizes the natural occurrence of the unexpected

Structure & writing
1 居 jū — to reside; to live
居 is a component in 2 characters

consists of

Stroke order

2 然 rán — (lit.) correct; right
然 is a component in 1 characters

consists of

2.1 ⺼ — flesh/meat radical, representing body tissue or muscle
⺼ is a component in 68 characters
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Stroke order