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:
当然可以 (dāng rán kě yǐ): A more formal way to say "of course," literally meaning "of course it's possible."
没问题 (méi wèn tí): A more informal way to say "of course," literally meaning "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 to express agreement or willingness.
It can also be used to introduce a new idea or topic.
For example:
Chinese: 当然,学习中文并不容易。
Pinyin: Dāng rán, xué zhōngwén bìng bù róngyì.
English: Of course, learning Chinese is not easy.
Chinese: 当然,我们可以帮你。
Pinyin: Dāng rán, wǒmen kěyǐ bāng nǐ.
English: Of course, we can help you.
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