然 Stroke Order

How to write 然 (rán) – certainly; naturally; suddenly

然
Pinyin
rán
Meaning
certainly; naturally; suddenly
Strokes
12
Radical
灬
Components
肰灬
Level
HSK 2

Step-by-Step Stroke Order of 然

然 is written with 12 strokes. The red stroke shows the stroke to write in each step.

Stroke order diagram of 然 (rán), 12 strokes, step by step

HSK 2 Words with 然

  • 虽然suī ránalthough; even though

    虽然很累，但他还是坚持工作。

    suī rán hěn lèi dàn tā hái shì jiān chí gōng zuò

    Although he was very tired, he still persisted in working.

  • 突然tū ránsuddenly; all of a sudden

    天气突然变冷了。

    tiān qì tū rán biàn lěng le

    The weather suddenly turned cold.

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