当 (dāng) — how to say "when" in Chinese

When, to be

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#58 · · 3 strokes

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我还是个孩子的时候,我梦想成为一名飞行员。

When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a pilot.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "when" in Chinese?

"when" in Chinese is 当 (dāng).

What does 当 mean in English?

当 (dāng) means "When, to be".

How is 当 pronounced?

It is pronounced dāng (written as dang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "when" in Chinese characters?

It is written 当.

What HSK level is 当?

当 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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