然而 — however
however (lit.)
How to pronounce it
然而 is read rán ér: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
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Frequently asked questions
What does 然而 mean?
然而 (rán’ér) means “however (lit.)”.
How do you write 然而?
然而 is 2 characters: 然 (rán) — so; however; 而 (ér) — and, but (literary). The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 然而?
然而 is read rán’ér. Tones: rán — second tone, ér — second tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“however” in the lesson “Although and however”
This word is from the topic “Society and country” of HSK 4. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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