rán

idiom
common
derogatory

Meaning of 依然故我

依然故我 means to remain one's old self; to be stuck in one's old ways; to refuse to change. Pronounced yī rán gù wǒ.

  • to remain one's old self; to be stuck in one's old ways; to refuse to change

Definitions & Examples

Suī
rán
jīng
guò
shí
nián
le
 
dàn
rán
 
méi
yǒu
rèn
jìn
 

Although ten years have passed, he remains his old self without any improvement.

jiā
dōu
wàng
néng
gǎi
biàn
 
méi
xiǎng
dào
rán
 

Everyone hoped he would change, but unexpectedly he stayed stuck in his old ways.

Miàn
duì
píng
 
rán
 
huǐ
gǎi
 

Faced with criticism, he remained obstinately unchanged and refused to repent.