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果然 (guǒ rán): indeed, as expected

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
indeed, as expected
Characters
2
Part of speech
adverb
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • really
  • sure enough
  • as expected
  • if indeed

Chinese explanation

  • 表示事情的结果和预料的完全一样,确实如此
  • 常用于说明后来的情况证明了之前的判断或猜测是对的。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

fruit

HSK 5

thus; so; however

Example sentences

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The weather forecast said it would rain today, and sure enough, it started pouring in the afternoon.

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He reviewed very carefully, and as expected, he got first place in the exam.

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I guessed this restaurant would be delicious, and sure enough, as soon as the dishes arrived, we ate them all up.

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The doctor said this medicine was very effective, and after taking it, I indeed felt much better.

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He promised to come help, and sure enough, he arrived on time.

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We were worried about traffic jams, and sure enough, we were half an hour late.

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