当然 (dāngrán) — how to say "of course" in Chinese

当然

Of course

Character composition

proper, suitable

so, thus

Radicals / Keys

Snout

#58 · · 3 strokes

Fire

#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes

Examples

你想学中文吗?当然可以,我可以帮你一起复习。

Do you want to learn Chinese? Of course, I can help you study together.

当然可以。

Of course you can.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 当然 (dāngrán) — of course

[dāngrán-] Dan Ran 🚀 is conducting an experiment to see if his rocket is suitable 当 for travel. He fires the engines, and the rocket soars into the sky just as it should 然 - of course 当然, the journey will be a success!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "of course" in Chinese?

"of course" in Chinese is 当然 (dāngrán).

What does 当然 mean in English?

当然 (dāngrán) means "Of course".

How is 当然 pronounced?

It is pronounced dāngrán (written as dangran). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "of course" in Chinese characters?

It is written 当然.

What HSK level is 当然?

当然 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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