猛然 měngrán suddenly
suddenly; abruptly
How to remember 猛然: 猛 violent + 然 however = suddenly.
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How it is used
- All of a sudden, abruptly - 他猛然回头 (tā měngrán huítóu) he whipped his head around suddenly.
- An adverb of forceful, jerky suddenness, usually before a physical verb (站起, 想起, 停下).
- Close to 突然 (tūrán) but more forceful and bodily; 突然 is the neutral all-purpose 'suddenly', 猛然 adds a vigorous jolt.