当然可以

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: 你能说中文吗？
Pinyin: Nǐ néng shuō zhōngwén ma?
English: Can you speak Chinese?
Chinese: 当然可以。
Pinyin: Dāng rán kěyǐ.
English: Of course.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "当然 (dāng rán)" that you may hear:

没问题 (méi wèn tí): This literally means "no problem" and is a common way to say "of course" in informal settings.
自然 (zì rán): This means "naturally" and is a more formal way to say "of course."

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 also be used to express agreement or consent.
For example, if someone asks you a question and you agree, you can say "当然 (dāng rán)."
"当然 (dāng rán)" is typically used in response to a question or request.