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竟然
jìngrán
Description
“竟然”用来表示很意外的事情。
"竟然" is used to express something very unexpected.
当发生的事和你想的不一样时，就可以用它。
You can use it when what happens is different from what you thought.
Meanings
竟然jìngrán
unexpectedly; to one's surprise
他竟然忘了我的名字。
He actually forgot my name.
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Notes
- Nuance
竟然 expresses stronger surprise than expected; often the outcome is contrary to what you assumed.
- Usage
placed before the verb, and interchangeable with 居然 in most cases.
In videos
“和他结婚的人竟然也是我之前的一个朋友。”
“香港机场里面呢竟然有浴室”
“竟然会梦游开始玩手机。”
“竟然在粉汤羊血店里哦”
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