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How do you say "of course" in Chinese?
当然
dāng rán
In Chinese, "of course" is 当然 (dāng rán).
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Pronunciation
dāng rán lands correctly when you use "dāng" held flat and high (first tone), then "rán" pushed upward like a question (second tone).
Writing and usage
当然 is written using hanzi. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
of course
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How to remember 当然
"dāng rán" sounds a little like "dahng rahn" in English, so picture of course to lock in the connection.
Related words
- congratulations 恭喜你
- how much does this cost 这要花多少钱
- where is the nearest hospital 最近的医院在哪里
- can you help me 你能帮帮我吗？
- i am lost 我迷失了
- what time is it 现在几点了
- i would like a table for two 我想要一张两人桌
- the bill please 请开账单
- where is the bathroom 浴室在哪里？
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Questions about 当然
How do you pronounce 当然?
dāng rán lands correctly when you use "dāng" held flat and high (first tone), then "rán" pushed upward like a question (second tone).
Is 当然 formal or casual?
当然 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 当然 used in Chinese?
当然 is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (of course).
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"Of course" in other languages
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