悄然

qiǎorán
adverb #21,259

Meanings

  1. 1 quietly
  2. 2 silently
  3. 3 stealthily
  4. 4 sorrowfully (classical)

Examples

HSK 7-9
Tā qiǎorán líkāi, méiyǒu jīngdòng rènhé rén.
She left quietly without disturbing anyone.
HSK 7-9
Biànhuà qiǎorán fāshēng, xǔduō rén méiyǒu chájué.
Changes happened quietly and many people did not notice.

Tips

usage
悄然 is a literary adverb meaning 'quietly' or 'imperceptibly.' It adds an elegant, slightly formal tone, often used in writing to describe changes or departures that happen without fanfare.

Stroke Order

qiāo
rán