HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
然 — correct
- Reading
- rán
- Meaning
- correct; right; so; thus; like that
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
然 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is rán and it means correct; right; so; thus; like that. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
然 appears in everyday chinese words such as 虽然 (although, even though), 当然 (of course) and 然后 (then, afterwards).
Chinese words containing 然
Frequently asked questions
What does 然 mean in Chinese?
然 means correct; right; so; thus; like that in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 然 read?
然 is read rán. Reading it inside real words — 虽然 and 当然 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 然 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 然 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 然 in a word?
A common word containing 然 is 虽然 (suīrán) — "although, even though". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 然 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 然 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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