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索然 (suǒ rán) — “Dull, boring” in Chinese

索然 (suǒ rán) means “dull, boring, uninteresting” in Chinese. See the pinyin, native audio pronunciation, and 2 example sentences with English translations.

Usage

dull

boring

uninteresting

主任的讲话显然令我们感觉索然无味。

We were distinctly underwhelmed by the director's speech.

他的朋友们回家后,他感到兴味索然。

He felt very flat after his friends had gone home.

The characters in 索然

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
索
suǒ10seek, rope, demand
然
rán12thus, so, yes

More words starting with 索

  • suǒ索xiān先shēng生Mr. Suo
  • suǒ索jù具rigging, tackle
  • suó索qǔ取To ask for or demand something.
  • suǒ索xǐ喜Socionext
  • suǒ索mò寞depressed; desolate; bleak
  • suǒ索jū居live alone; live in solitude
  • suǒ索xìng性Simply; just; might as well.
  • suǒ索xìng性jiù就might as well, just
  • suǒ索qiáo桥suspension bridge
  • suǒ索tī梯rope ladder
  • suǒ索qiú求to demand; to ask for
  • suǒ索rán然wú无qù趣dull, boring

Frequently asked questions

What does 索然 mean in Chinese?
索然 (suǒ rán) means “dull, boring, uninteresting”.
How do you pronounce 索然?
索然 is pronounced suǒ rán in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “dull” in Chinese?
“dull” is 索然 (suǒ rán) in Chinese.
How is 索然 used in a sentence?
This page has 2 example sentences using 索然, each with pinyin and an English translation.
Format the pinyin for 索然 →Choose tone marks, tone numbers, or pinyin above the characters, then copy the result.Explore more Chinese words and meanings →Discover expressive Chinese words with pinyin, usage notes, and natural examples.

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