然而

然而 rán ér ㄖㄢˊ ㄦˊ jin4 ji4 HSK 4 高階級 · Level 4

  • however; but; yet

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 然 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 然而,相反的理论往往也是真的。 And yet, the contrary is always true as well.
  • 原版很好,然而葡萄牙语译文有误。 The original edition is great, but the Portuguese translation contains errors.
  • 家乐福的火腿剩料一点都不贵,然而却很好吃。 Carrefour's Ham offcuts are not expensive at all, but are nonetheless delicious.
  • 我很累, 然而, 我必須完成我的回家作業。 I am tired; nevertheless, I must finish my homework.
  • 我们按时预定了产品。然而,要到下个月后才能发货。 We ordered the products on time. However, they won’t be dispatched until next month.

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