幡然 (fān rán) — suddenly and completely (of a change in attitude, realization, or strategy)
Definition
Written adverb meaning a sudden, complete shift in attitude or realization (e.g. 幡然悔悟). Always precedes another verb; far more literary than a plain 'suddenly'.
adverb
suddenly and completely (of a change in attitude, realization, or strategy)
Examples
- ，幡然，。Tīng le lǎo shī de quàn gào, tā fān rán huǐ wù, jué xīn chóng xīn zuò rén.After hearing the teacher's advice, he suddenly and completely repented and resolved to turn over a new leaf.
- ，幡然，。Miàn duì shī bài, tā fān rán xǐng wù, míng bai zì jǐ guò qù de cuò wù.Faced with failure, she suddenly and completely came to realize her past mistakes.
- ，幡然，。Jīng guò shēn sī, tā fān rán gǎi guò, yíng dé le dà jiā de xìn rèn.After deep reflection, he suddenly and completely mended his ways and earned everyone's trust.
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