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 phrase used in Chinese to express agreement or affirmation. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Example:
Chinese: 你想学中文吗?
Pinyin: Nǐ xiǎng xué zhōngwén ma?
English: Do you want to learn 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): Literally means "no problem", but can also be used to express agreement.
自然 (zì rán): Literally means "naturally", and can be used to express strong agreement.
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)" can be used on its own as a short response, or it can be used in conjunction with other phrases.
For example, you can say "当然可以 (dāng rán kě yǐ)" to mean "of course you can."
"当然 (dāng rán)" is a versatile phrase that can be used in a variety of situations.
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