果然

The Chinese word 果然 (guǒrán) is composed of two characters: 果 (guǒ) and 然 (rán). The character 果 originally meant "fruit" or "result", and was later extended to mean "indeed" or "truly". The character 然 originally meant "thus" or "so", and was later extended to mean "surely" or "certainly". When combined, the two characters 果然 mean "indeed" or "as expected".The word 果然 is often used to express surprise or satisfaction at something that has happened. For example, if someone has been expecting a package to arrive, and it finally does, they might say 果然到了 (guǒrán dàole), which means "It finally arrived!" The word 果然 can also be used to express relief or gratitude. For example, if someone has been worried about a friend who is sick, and the friend recovers, they might say 果然好了 (guǒrán hǎole), which means "I'm so glad they're better!"The word 果然 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of situations. It is a useful word to know for HSK learners who want to be able to express their thoughts and feelings in Chinese.