竟然

jìng rán

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adverb Common

Definitions

1. unexpectedly
2. to one's surprise
3. in spite of everything
4. in that crazy way
5. actually
6. to go as far as to

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

果然

guǒ rán

really

‘竟然’表意外，而‘果然’表在意料之中

Synonyms

1 item

居然

jū rán

unexpectedly

两者都表示出乎意料，但‘竟然’更强调与预期完全相反，语气更强

Usage notes

Common mistakes

不能与表示确信的词语如‘一定’连用，因为‘竟然’已含意外语气。

Example Sentences

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他竟然忘了我的生日。

He actually forgot my birthday.

这个新手竟然敢跟老师傅叫板。

This newcomer actually dares to challenge the old master.

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Child Words of 竟然

竟

jìng