俨然 (yǎn rán) — (adjective) solemn, dignified; neatly arranged; (adverb) just like, as if
Definition
A formal/literary word with two distinct uses: as an adjective meaning 'solemn, neat and orderly', and as an adverb meaning 'just like, as if' (often followed by a noun phrase). Tone is more elevated than everyday vocabulary.
adjective
solemndignifiedneatly arranged
adverb
just likeas if
Examples
- 俨然。Tā yǎn rán yí fù lǐng dǎo de yàng zi.He looks just like a leader.
- 俨然，。Zhè ge xiǎo zhèn wū shè yǎn rán, jiē dào zhěng jié.The houses in this small town are neatly arranged, and the streets are clean.
- ，俨然。Tā zhàn zài tái shàng, yǎn rán yí wèi zhēn zhèng de jiào shòu.She stood on the stage, just like a real professor.
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