Learning Chinese: How to Say "Of Course" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 当然
Pinyin: dāng rán
Pronunciation: dang1 ran2
English Translation: Of course
Usage:
"当然 (dāng rán)" means "of course" in Chinese. It is used to express agreement, willingness, or permission.
Example:
Chinese: 你想来我家吗?
Pinyin: Nǐ xiǎng lái wǒ jiā ma?
English: Do you want to come to my house?
Chinese: 当然可以。
Pinyin: Dāng rán kě yǐ.
English: Of course, you can.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "当然 (dāng rán)" that you may hear:
没问题 (méi wèn tí): This means "no problem" and is a more informal way to say "of course."
当然没问题 (dāng rān méi wèn tí): This is a more emphatic way to say "of course, no problem."
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "当然 (dāng rán)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "of course" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "当然 (dāng rán)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"当然 (dāng rán)" is typically used in response to a question or request.
It can also be used to express agreement with a statement.
For example, you could say "当然,这是个好主意 (Dāng rán, zhè shì ge hǎo zhǔ yì)" to agree with someone that something is a good idea.
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