居然

• 拼音: jū rán
• 汉字拆解: 居 = 尸 (body) + 古 (ancient); 然 = 肉 (meat) + 犬 (dog) + 灬 (fire), originally meaning 'to burn'

含义

Unexpectedly; to one's surprise; actually. Expresses surprise that something happened.

An adverb used to emphasize that something is contrary to expectations or surprising. Often conveys disbelief, amazement, or indignation depending on context. Typically placed before the verb or adjective it modifies.

例句

1. 他居然不知道今天是他妻子的生日。
2. 这么难的问题，他居然五分钟就解决了。
3. 你居然敢对老板说那种话，太勇敢了。

用法指南

语境: everyday, spoken, written

语气: surprised

正确说法

• 她居然会说五种语言！(She can actually speak five languages!)
• 票居然卖完了，我们来晚了。(The tickets are unexpectedly sold out; we came too late.)

错误说法

• 他居然来了，我很期待。(Don't use 居然 for expected positive outcomes — it implies unexpected surprise)

起源与历史

居 (jū, reside/unexpectedly) + 然 (rán, so/thus). Together they form an adverb expressing unexpectedness.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal