Writing
正当 (zhèng dàng) — how to say "just" in Chinese
正当
Just, legitimate, proper
adjective
Character composition
正
correct, straight
当
should, suitable
Radicals / Keys
彐
Snout
#58 · jì · 3 strokes
止
Stop
#77 · zhǐ · 4 strokes
Collocations
正当理由
zhèng dàng lǐ yóu
legitimate reason
Examples
正当我们准备离开时，电话响了。
Just as we were about to leave, the phone rang.
这是正当的要求。
This is a legitimate request.
Frequently asked questions
Just in Chinese meaning
"just" in Chinese is 正当 (zhèng dàng).
What does 正当 mean in English?
正当 (zhèng dàng) means "Just, legitimate, proper".
How is 正当 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhèng dàng (written as zheng dang, zhengdang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "just" in Chinese characters?
It is written 正当: 正 has 5 strokes, 当 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 正当?
正当 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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