不然
bù rán
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How to write 不然 (bù rán) in Chinese

不然 (pinyin: bù rán, written "bu ran" or "buran") means not so. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 不然.

Meaning

  • not so
  • no
  • or else
  • otherwise

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