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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