Definition
俨然 is a literary word with two distinct uses. As an adjective it describes a solemn, dignified appearance or a neatly arranged state (e.g., 屋舍俨然 'houses are neatly arranged'). As an adverb it means 'just like' or 'as if', used to say someone or something looks exactly like something else, often with a slightly exaggerated or ironic tone (e.g., 俨然一副专家模样 'looking just like an expert'). It is not a verb; the POS label 'v.p.' in the source is likely a misclassification.
adjective
solemndignifiedneatly arranged
adverb
just likeas if
Examples
- 俨然。Tā yǎn rán yí fù lǐngdǎo de yàngzi.He looks just like a leader.
- 俨然,。Zhège xiǎozhèn wūshè yǎn rán, jiēdào zhěngjié.The houses in this small town are neatly arranged, and the streets are clean.
- ,俨然。Tā zhàn zài tái shàng, yǎn rán yí wèi zhēnzhèng de jiàoshòu.She stood on the stage, just like a real professor.
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