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竟然

actually

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

jing4ran2 • jìngrán

Meaning

Primary

actually

Alternatives

unexpectedly

Mnemonic

We use the word 竟然 actually when we encounter something that is 然 so contrary to our initial expectations.

Usage

我 不 敢 相信 他 竟然 做到 了！

I can't believe he actually did it!

我 竟然 忘 了 吃饭。

I actually forgot to eat.

他 竟然 赢得 了 比赛。

He actually won the competition.

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