果尔 (guǒ ěr) is a classical Chinese adverb meaning 'indeed' or 'as expected', often used to express confirmation of a prior assumption or prediction. The character 果 means 'fruit' but here functions as an adverb meaning 'actually' or 'truly'; 尔 is an archaic pronoun meaning 'thus' or 'in this way', reinforcing the sense of fulfillment. Together, they form a compact literary expression conveying that something has turned out precisely as anticipated — with a tone of quiet satisfaction or resigned acknowledgment.

This term appears mainly in formal writing, classical texts, or modern literary Chinese, and is rarely heard in casual speech. It carries a refined, somewhat solemn register and is often found after verbs or clauses expressing foresight, suspicion, or hypothesis. Learners should note it is not interchangeable with colloquial equivalents like 果然 or 真的, as 果尔 is significantly more formal and less common in contemporary spoken usage.