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The 然's

突然，虽然，忽然. and the other 然's can often get mixed up, so here's a quick explanation of some of the most common ones!

突然 (Túrán): This means suddenly or unexpectedly

居然 (Jūrán): This kind of means suddenly, but more in the sense of "surprisingly" or to suggest disbelief at something that happened.

忽然 (Hūrán): This also means suddenly or unexpectedly, but it has a more stronger connotation.

既然 (Jìrán): This is a conjunction meaning "since" or "now that"

既然the weather is great, let's go out!

既然 you aren't busy, let's go watch a movie.

不然 (Bùrán): This means "otherwise" or "or else";

You should study, 不然 you won't do well on the exam.

虽然 (Suīrán): This means although or even though.

虽然 I'm not good at singing, I still like to go to the karaoke.

当然 (Dāngrán): 当然 means certainly or definitely and can be used as a reply:

Can you help me with A? 当然!

自然 (Zìrán): This can mean nature or naturally.

China's 自然 is very beautiful.

She speaks Chinese 得很自然.

仍然 (Réngrán): This can mean "still" or "yet".

I仍然 haven't read that book.

依然 (Yīrán): Similar to 仍然, this also means still" or "yet" but it's usually used in more formal and literary works, whereas 仍然 is more often used in spoken language.

果然 (Guǒrán): 果然 can be used to mean "indeed" or "as expected"

This movie is 果然 interesting.

竟然 (Jìngrán): This is an adverb used to suggest surprise or something unexpected.

He竟然forgot her birthday.

显然 (Xiǎnrán): This means "clearly" or "obviously".

This soup 显然 hot.

偶然 (Ǒurán): This means "accidentally" or "by chance".

We 偶然 met at the same cafe.

How many other 然's do you know about? Drop a comment!

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HSK 5 enough to start a PhD fully in Chinese? Yes, but… only on paper. What I mean by that is, my university’s requirement when I was applying for a PhD in China was only HSK 5. But personally, I don’t think it was enough. HSK did not prepare me to learn all the important words I needed for my major (专业)—there are always plenty of new words in each article, book, and during lectures. There were many new concepts (or old concepts that I knew but in English/Polish). All the names of foreign scholars I was familiar with were translated into Chinese, so I needed to connect the dots myself (many professors did not mention names in English transliteration, so I ended up making flashcards with the names of people I knew, but in Chinese, lol). HSK 5 did not prepare me for how to use the academic phrases I needed to write my thesis or articles. HSK 5 did not prepare me for how to read Chinese academic books and textbooks. HSK 5 did not prepare me for all the dialects and accents (口音) my professors have. HSK 5 was not enough. HSK 6 is also not enough, but it’s already better than HSK 5—it includes many advanced, useful words that actually show up in academic writing, essays, and that I could hear during lectures. I jumped into really deep water, and the first two years were hard. I didn’t know where my vocabulary list would end. Every day I ended up tired of Chinese, since there was a lot of material to cover, and as a person who had passed ONLY HSK 5—it was tough. I felt behind. No social life. Only books and textbooks. Drowning in new materials and textbooks, trying to keep up with weekly readings. If you want to do a PhD in China, in Chinese, do yourself a favor and first pass at least HSK 6. That way you won’t feel like I did—constantly overwhelmed with back pain. In the near future I will share some ideas how to prepare yourself to study in China*, in Chinese. *full major, not language exchange (two different things) 

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Philologists, i need your help and recommendations!

I'm a belarusian 16 year old guy, who graduated from high school in june 2026. So i want to become a philologist, especially literary philologist. And I'm gonna go to pre master degree to belarusian philology. Well that means i will study belarusian language, belarusian literature, the history of belarusian literature, also a lot of culture classes and a lot of more like that

And i am confused now because after finishing my pre degree i don't wanna go to work like just as a teacher of belarusian language and literature to just the regular school. I wanna go to master degree and after it to PhD and etc.

Well, what is my problem. All my life i have been learning foreign languages: English, mandarin chinese (they're my two basic languages which i am learning now), polish, finish, norwegian, spanish and etc. So i am so confused because i don't know can i go to master degree or phd not in a belarusian philology or just for example classics, english or german philology? And i want to study master degree and phd in England, US or in taiwan for example. So i want to be a literary philologist, who has knowledge in all world literature (or in just belarusian/slavic literature and in european). And i need recommendations about it

I wish i was a literature teacher in private school or private college like Mr Keating from dead poets society or like Julian Morrow from the secret history by Donna Tartt

What do you think about it and can i do it?

Thank you for reading

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Studying accounting in China is the ultimate power move.

Let’s talk about why studying accounting in China is the ultimate power move.

It’s not just about the degree. It’s about the story you get to tell. Picture this: one day you’re in a lecture on international auditing standards, and the next, you’re networking with professionals from PwC Shanghai, with the neon glow of the Bund reflecting off your resume.

You’re not just learning accounting; you’re living inside the engine room of the global economy. You’ll understand guanxi (关系), the art of relationship-building that fuels business. You’ll see how Alibaba and Tencent actually work. You’ll become bilingual in both language and finance, mastering the nuances that textbooks can’t teach.

This experience rewires you. It gives you a confidence that comes from navigating a completely different world. So, when you graduate, you’re not just another number cruncher. You’re a global strategist. You’re the bridge. And the world is desperately looking for bridges.

Studying Accounting in China | The Ultimate Guide

Imagine standing at the intersection of ancient wisdom and hyper-modern innovation. A place where the echoes of the Silk Road meet the digit

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Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2025

Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2025

Studying abroad can change your life. You get to experience different cultures, see the world from a new perspective, and learn skills that…

Studying abroad can change your life. You get to experience different cultures, see the world from a new perspective, and learn skills that will stay with you forever. As we look towards 2025, some places stand out for their great education, rich cultures, and opportunities for growth.

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How I watch YouTube slower for language learning

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Why Study MBBS in China?

As an International student, one wonders why should one choose China as a destination for studying MBBS. There are many other options available in the world where one can Study MBBS from, then why China? High Standard of Education and Research Well for starters, #StudyMBBSinChina is affordable. Along with being affordable, the Universities offering MBBS program to International students in China are generally well ranked and are equipped with high end and cutting edge technologies and researches

Wondering about the reasons to choose China as a destination for studying MBBS as an international student? Here are a few reasons we think will help you to take the decision

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##Why Immersive Language Learning Works

When we are trying to make a wise choice to decide which is the second language to learn, we probably will think of Chinese Mandarin. Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world. With over 1.3 billion speakers (approximately 16 percent of the world's population), it is one of the most useful languages to know if you want to do business, travel, and make friends around the world. In today’s globalized society, Chinese is more important than ever.