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当然 dāngrán

of course

当然 (dāngrán) means "of course" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

Words used with 当然

密码

mìmǎ

password

导演

dǎoyǎn

director (of a movie, etc.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 当然 (dāngrán) mean in Chinese?

当然 (dāngrán) means "of course" in Chinese. 当然 (dāngrán) means "of course" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

How do you use 当然 in a sentence?

Use 当然 (dāngrán) the way you would use "of course" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.

What is the difference between 当然 (dāngrán) and 觉得 (juéde)?

Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 当然 means "of course"; 觉得 means "feel / think". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.

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