居然 (jūrán) — Meaning & How to Use in Chinese | Speak1000 | Speak1000
地道口语 II · Native Speech II

居然 jūrán

actually / to one's surprise

居然 (jūrán) means "actually / to one's surprise" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

Words used with 居然

没想到

méi xiǎng dào

didn't expect

年会

niánhuì

annual party

严肃

yánsù

serious

弄坏

nòng huài

to break / to ruin

数学题

shùxué tí

math problem

女朋友

nǚpéngyou

girlfriend

乐队

yuèduì

band

Frequently asked questions

What does 居然 (jūrán) mean in Chinese?

居然 (jūrán) means "actually / to one's surprise" in Chinese. 居然 (jūrán) means "actually / to one's surprise" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

How do you use 居然 in a sentence?

Use 居然 (jūrán) the way you would use "actually / to one's surprise" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.

What words are commonly used with 居然?

Common words that pair with 居然 include 没想到. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.

What is the difference between 居然 (jūrán) and 无所谓 (wúsuǒwèi)?

Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 居然 means "actually / to one's surprise"; 无所谓 means "doesn't matter / don't care". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.

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