陡然

Traditional form:

陡然

Pinyin (reading):

dǒurán

Definitions:

• suddenly
• unexpectedly
• abruptly
• precipitously
• stumbling

Characters:

• 陡 - steep, sloping; sudden, abrupt
• 然 - certainly; naturally; suddenly

Traditional characters:

• 陡 - steep, sloping; sudden, abrupt
• 然 - certainly; naturally; suddenly