Chinese

guǒrán
Meaning: really; as expected; sure enough
Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

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Handwriting

果
然

Example sentences

The weather forecast said it would rain today, and sure enough it rained.
你猜的沒錯,他果然是真正的幕後主使人。
你猜的没错,他果然是真正的幕后主使人。
You guessed correctly, he really is the true mastermind behind the scenes.
久仰大名,今日一見果然名不虛傳。
久仰大名,今日一见果然名不虚传。
I have heard of your great name for a long time; meeting you today, it truly lives up to its reputation.
這家餐廳的拿手菜果然名不虛傳。
这家餐厅的拿手菜果然名不虚传。
The specialty dish of this restaurant really lives up to its reputation.
久仰大名,今日一見,果然名不虛傳。
久仰大名,今日一见,果然名不虚传。
I've long admired your name; meeting you today, it's clear your reputation is well-deserved.

Usage Notes

Used when an outcome matches what was predicted or expected.

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