竟然

jìng rán

HSK 4

Meaning

副词，表示出乎意料，居然。

Adverb, meaning unexpectedly or to one's surprise.

用于表示事情的发生出乎说话者的意料，带有惊讶或感叹的语气。常放在动词前。

Used to indicate that something happens unexpectedly, often with a tone of surprise or exclamation. Usually placed before the verb.

1 他竟然考试及格了，真是奇迹。 (He actually passed the exam; it's a miracle.)
2 这么简单的题，你竟然不会做？ (You actually can't solve such a simple problem?)
3 他竟然在会议上睡着了。 (He actually fell asleep during the meeting.)
4 没想到她竟然拒绝了这么好的机会。 (Unexpectedly, she actually turned down such a good opportunity.)
5 他竟然一个人完成了所有工作。 (He actually finished all the work by himself.)

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