🇬🇧🇨🇳 random - 随机的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "random" ("随机的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Random is an adjective used to describe something that occurs or is chosen without a specific pattern, order, or reason. It implies unpredictability and lack of organization. Random events or choices are made without any method or conscious decision, often resulting in unexpected outcomes.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

A random chicken walked into our backyard, and now my mom says we own a chicken.

A random gust of wind stole my homework—try explaining that to a teacher!

My little cousin asked a completely random question: “If a giraffe wore pants, would they go on the front legs or all four?”

I found a random cookie in my backpack, and I have no idea how long it’s been there… but I ate it anyway.

I pressed a random button on the TV remote, and now everything is in Spanish.

A girl sits on a bench and drops a jar of blue paint. Random drops land on her shoe, random dots stain the bench, random splashes hit a nearby dog, random marks spot a small stone, and random colors run into the grass. She laughs, cleans up, and pets the painted dog.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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