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)" is a common way to say "of course" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Example:
Chinese: 你会说中文吗?
Pinyin: Nǐ huì shuō zhōngwén ma?
English: Can you speak Chinese?
Chinese: 当然。
Pinyin: Dāng rán.
English: Of course.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "当然 (dāng rán)" that you may hear:
没问题 (méi wèn tí): Another way to say "of course," literally meaning "no problem."
当然可以 (dāng rán kě yǐ): A more emphatic way to say "of course," literally meaning "of course it's possible."
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 to express agreement or willingness.
It can also be used to introduce a new idea or topic.
For example, you could say "当然,还有很多其他的方法可以学习中文 (Dāng rán, hái yǒu hěnduō qítā de fāngfǎ kěyǐ xuéxí zhōngwén)", which means "Of course, there are many other ways to learn Chinese."
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