陡然

dǒu rán

Dictionary entry

suddenly

What does 陡然 mean?

陡然 (dǒu rán) has the following dictionary meaning.

1suddenly

2unexpectedly

3abruptly

4precipitously

5stumbling

Character breakdown

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陡dǒusteep; precipitous · (of a change) abrupt; sudden 然ráncorrect · right

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陡然

dǒu rán

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