悄然

qiǎorán
adverb #21,259

Meanings

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

Examples

Tā qiǎorán líkāi, méiyǒu jīngdòng rènhé rén.
She left quietly without disturbing anyone.
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