Definition
安然 is a literary adverb meaning 'safely and peacefully'. It often appears in formal or written Chinese, and is commonly used in the set phrase 安然无恙 (safe and sound). Unlike the more general 安全地, 安然 emphasizes a calm, undisturbed state.
adv.
safely and peacefullycalmlysafe and sound
Examples
- 。Tā ān rán wú yàng de huí lái le.He returned safe and sound.
- 安然。Háizi yǐjīng ān rán rù shuì.The child has fallen asleep peacefully.
- 安然。Wǒmen ān rán dù guò le wēijī.We got through the crisis safely.
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