How to say "of course" in Chinese

当然

dāngrán

Of course

Grammar and structure

当然 is a compound of 当 (dāng, "to be equal to") and 然 (rán, "so"), together meaning "naturally" or "of course."

When to use it

Use 当然 to agree strongly or to say something is obvious. It's common in both casual and formal speech. English speakers might overuse it; reserve it for when you really mean "naturally" or "without a doubt."

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Of course” in Chinese?

“Of course” in Chinese is 当然 (dāngrán).

How do you pronounce 当然?

当然 is pronounced dāngrán.

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