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然

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The word "依然" is formed by combining the character "依", meaning to rely on or according to, with "然", meaning so or thus, where "然" functions as a suffix denoting a state; together they convey the meaning of still or as before, indicating something remains unchanged based on a prior condition.

Example Sentences Hide

天气依然很热。

Tiānqì yīrán hěn rè。

The weather is still very hot.

他依然住在老房子里。

Tā yīrán zhù zài lǎo fángzi lǐ。

He still lives in the old house.

多年以后，这座城市依然美丽。

Duōnián yǐhòu， zhè zuò chéngshì yīrán měilì。

Many years later, this city is still beautiful.

尽管遇到了很多困难，他依然保持着乐观的心态。

Jǐnguǎn yù dàole hěnduō kùnnán, tā yīrán bǎochízhe lèguān de xīntài。

Despite encountering many difficulties, he still maintains an optimistic attitude.

即使取得了非凡的成就，这位科学家依然谦逊而专注于他的研究。

Jíshǐ qǔdéle fēifán de chéngjiù, zhè wèi kēxuéjiā yīrán qiānxùn ér zhuānzhù yú tā de yánjiū。

Even after achieving extraordinary accomplishments, this scientist remains humble and focused on his research.

Word Definition - 依然

yī rán still; as before

Individual Character Details

依 yī
然 rán