ān rán
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  • 1

    adj.safely; (emerge) unscathed

    • tā ān rán táo tuō

      安然逃脱

      He got off safely.

    • dà jiā ān rán wú shì

      大家安然

      Everyone was safe.

    • tā ān rán tuō xiǎn

      安然

      He was out of danger safely.

  • 2

    adj.be free from worry; feel at ease

    • yé ye ān rán cháng shì

      爷爷安然长逝

      Grandfather expired calmly.

    • hái zi men ān rán rù shuì

      孩子安然入睡

      Children went to sleep peacefully.

    • tā ān rán zì ruò

      安然自若

      She was calm and composed.

Word usage

  • Note
    "安然" is different from "坦然". "坦然" emphasizes "being free from guilt"; "安然" emphasizes "being free from panic and worry".