居然 meaning and pronunciation

居然
Simplified/traditional word

居然 English definition

jū rán
  • unexpectedly
  • to one's surprise
  • go so far as to

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  • 居 (jū): to reside; to be (in a certain position); to store up; to be at a standstill; residence; house; restaurant; classifier for bedrooms;
  • 然 (rán): correct; right; so; thus; like this; -ly;