HSK 4
竟然
Meaning
- unexpectedly
- to one's surprise
- in spite of everything
- in that crazy way
- actually
- to go as far as to
- Pinyin
- jìng rán
Character reference
Components and radical classification
竟
jìngfinally, after all, at last; indeed; unexpected
Primary radical音 · sound
然
ráncertainly; naturally; suddenly
Primary radical灬 · fire
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
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