赫然

• 拼音: hè rán
• 汉字拆解: 赫 = 赤 (red/brilliant) + 赤 (red/brilliant — doubled for emphasis, denoting blazing prominence); 然 = 月 (meat radical) + 犬 (dog) + 灬 (fire) — originally 'burning', now an adverbial suffix

含义

Strikingly; startlingly; conspicuously. Used to describe something that appears suddenly and forcefully, making a strong impression — whether through brilliance, shock, or imposing presence.

A literary adverb-adjective with two main senses: (1) striking and impressive in appearance — 赫然在目 (conspicuously before one's eyes); (2) furious or stern in manner — 赫然震怒 (visibly furious). In modern usage, sense (1) dominates, especially in written descriptions of unexpected discoveries, sudden appearances, or imposing sights. Frequent in news headlines and literary prose for dramatic effect.

例句

1. 翻开厚厚的案卷，嫌疑人的名字赫然出现在举报人名单的首位，令调查人员大为震惊。
2. 百米开外，一座气势恢宏的古代城楼赫然出现在眼前，令初次造访的游客无不为之震撼。
3. 新版教科书的封面上赫然印着那位争议人物的名字，此举在学术界引发了广泛争议。

用法指南

语境: literature, journalism, dramatic descriptions, official writing

语气: dramatic

正确说法

• 打开那个沉睡多年的旧档案柜，一份尘封已久的绝密文件赫然出现在众人面前。(When the old filing cabinet that had lain dormant for years was opened, a long-sealed top-secret document appeared conspicuously before everyone's eyes.)
• 晨雾散尽之后，那座传说中的古城赫然矗立于山顶，令探险队员们激动得热泪盈眶。(After the morning mist cleared, the legendary ancient city stood strikingly atop the mountain, moving the expedition members to tears of excitement.)

错误说法

• 赫然 in casual speech or for minor appearances — use 突然 or 忽然 for everyday 'suddenly'; 赫然 implies dramatic visual impact or shocking prominence and is too strong for routine contexts

起源与历史

赫 (brilliant; conspicuous; grand; angry — from fiery red brilliance) + 然 (adverbial suffix: so; thus; in that manner)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal