油然而生 in English you2 ran2 er2 sheng1 Meaning

Meanings

  • arising involuntarily (idiomatic expression); spontaneous
  • to spring up unbidden (of emotion)

Simplified Characters

油 然 而 生

Traditional Characters

油 然 而 生

Pinyin

you2 ran2 er2 sheng1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

油you2oil 然ran2correct 而er2and 生sheng1to be born