COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 然 is built
Traditional etymology note: 灬 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 肰 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 然 (rán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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ránTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
rán
然
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Common words
suī rán
虽然
although; even though (often used correlatively with 可是[ke3 shi4] or 但是[dan4 shi4] etc)
dāng rán
当然
only natural; as it should be; certainly; of course
rán hòu
然后
then; after that; afterwards
tū rán
突然
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
hū rán
忽然
suddenly; all of a sudden
jìng rán
竟然
unexpectedly; to one's surprise; in spite of everything; in that crazy way
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 然
Say “rán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 然
Common words and phrases
suī rán
although; even though (often used correlatively with 可是[ke3 shi4] or 但是[dan4 shi4] etc)
dāng rán
only natural; as it should be; certainly; of course
rán hòu
then; after that; afterwards
tū rán
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
hū rán
suddenly; all of a sudden
jìng rán
unexpectedly; to one's surprise; in spite of everything; in that crazy way
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“然”。
Zhège zì shì “rán”.
This character is “然”.
我正在学习“然”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “rán” zì.
I am learning the character “然”.
请写一遍“然”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “rán”.
Please write “然” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 然?
然 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 然 (rán) mean?
然 (rán) means correct.
What is the radical of 然?
The radical of 然 is 灬, associated with Not yet classified.