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AI Study Notes for 果然
果然 (guǒrán) vs 的确 (díquè) — use 果然 when confirming an expectation, while 的确 is more general for affirming truth.
Learners often confuse 果然 with other similar words like 确实 (que4 shi2), which means 'indeed' or 'truly.' While both can express affirmation, 果然 emphasizes the surprise of a confirmation based on prior expectation. It is generally used in informal contexts.
As part of HSK Level 5, 果然 connects well with other adverbs and expressions of certainty or surprise, such as 真的 (zhen1 de) and 确实. Focus on using it in sentences to express when something turns out as expected.
Learners sometimes incorrectly say '果然' when they mean '确实.' For example, saying '果然' to agree with a fact rather than a prior expectation is incorrect; use '确实' instead.
Pronunciation of 果然
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果然 (guo3 ran2) is an adverb used to express confirmation or agreement with a previous expectation or assumption. It is commonly used when something turns out as anticipated, conveying a sense of validation or reassurance that one’s thoughts were correct.
When to use 果然
Learners often confuse 果然 with other similar words like 确实 (que4 shi2), which means 'indeed' or 'truly.' While both can express affirmation, 果然 emphasizes the surprise of a confirmation based on prior expectation. It is generally used in informal contexts.
果然 or something close to it
果然 (guǒrán) vs 的确 (díquè) — use 果然 when confirming an expectation, while 的确 is more general for affirming truth.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes incorrectly say '果然' when they mean '确实.' For example, saying '果然' to agree with a fact rather than a prior expectation is incorrect; use '确实' instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 果然
果然 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
查林顿先生____不出所料, 轻易租出了房子.
As he had foreseen , Mr Charrington had made no difficulty about letting the room.
Example Sentences for 果然 (3)
Frequently Asked Questions about 果然
Use 果然 when you want to express that something has happened as you expected. 真的 is more general for affirming truth.
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