突然

突然 rán ㄊㄨ ㄖㄢˊ dat6 jin4 HSK 3 進階級 · Level 3

  • sudden; abrupt; unexpected

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 突 (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

  • 灯突然灭了。 Suddenly, the light went out.
  • 她突然出名了。 She suddenly became famous.
  • 天突然转阴了。 All of a sudden the sky became overcast.
  • 他突然发言了。 All at once, he spoke out.
  • 我突然想到你。 I'm thinking about you.

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