The Chinese word 当然 is an adverb that means “of course” or “naturally”. It is used to express agreement or affirmation in response to a statement or question. For example, if someone asks “Do you want to come with us to the movie tonight?” you could respond with “当然” to indicate that you would like to go. It can also be used to emphasize a point or to show that something is expected or obvious. Overall, 当然 is a common and versatile word in Chinese that is used in a variety of contexts.
Translation
Adverb: certainly, of course
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 当然可以去看电影 | dāngrán kěyǐ qù kàn diànyǐng | Of course you can go watch a movie |
| 这个问题的答案当然是肯定的 | zhège wèntí de dá’àn dāngrán shì kěndìng de | The answer to this question is certainly yes |
| 当然我知道你在说什么 | dāngrán wǒ zhīdào nǐ zài shuō shénme | Of course I know what you’re talking about |
| 当然，我愿意帮助你 | dāngrán, wǒ yuànyì bāngzhù nǐ | Of course, I’m willing to help you |
| 这个决定当然是你自己做 | zhège juédìng dāngrán shì nǐ zìjǐ zuò | This decision is of course up to you |
| 当然，我们可以去逛街 | dāngrán, wǒmen kěyǐ qù guàngjiē | Of course, we can go shopping |
| 他当然会来参加你的生日聚会 | tā dāngrán huì lái cānjiā nǐ de shēngrì jùhuì | Of course he will come to your birthday party |
| 当然，你可以在这里等一下 | dāngrán, nǐ kěyǐ zài zhèlǐ děng yīxià | Of course, you can wait here for a moment |
HSK
当然 is part of HSK Level 3 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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