rán

so; thus; like this

Character data

HSK 2
Frequency 55th character
Radical ⽕ (86.8)
Strokes 12
Index # 2723

Definitions

然 rán
  1. 1. so
  2. 2. thus
  3. 3. like this
  4. 4. -ly
  5. 5. right
  6. 6. correct

Stroke order

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Words containing 然

Word Meaning
although; even though; even if
then (afterwards); after that; afterwards
of course; certainly; without doubt
sudden; unexpected; abrupt
still; yet
since; this being the case; as
natural; nature; naturally
unexpectedly; to one's surprise; actually
however; but; yet
obvious(ly); evident; clear
unexpectedly; to one's surprise; go so far as to
otherwise; or else; if not
still; as before
sure enough; as expected; really
by chance; occasionally; occasional
suddenly; all of a sudden
inevitable; certain; necessity
of course; as is right and natural
openly; publicly; undisguised
natural gas
at a loss; blankly; vacantly
obvious at a glance (idiom)
admittedly (it's true that...)
to suddenly realize; to suddenly see the light
resolutely; without hesitation; firmly
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