猛然 (měng rán) — suddenly; abruptly
Definition
猛然 emphasizes a forceful, abrupt burst of action, stronger than 忽然 ('suddenly') and 骤然. Pairs well with single, often physical or emotional, sudden moves like 想起 or 站起.
adverb
suddenlyabruptly
Examples
- 猛然。Tā měng rán cóng yǐ zi shàng zhàn qǐ lái.He suddenly stood up from the chair.
- 猛然。Chuāng wài měng rán guā qǐ yí zhèn dà fēng.A strong wind suddenly blew up outside the window.
- 猛然。Tā měng rán xiǎng qǐ jīn tiān kāi huì de shì.She abruptly remembered the meeting today.
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