当然 (dāng rán) — of course, certainly, naturally
Definition
A natural 'of course' adverb used to confirm or agree, stronger and more affirmative than 自然 in its adverb sense. Pairs with 当然…然后 to mean 'naturally… and then'.
adverb
of coursecertainlynaturally
Examples
- 当然。Wǒ dāng rán xǐ huan zhè ge diàn yǐng.I certainly like this movie.
- 当然。Nǐ dāng rán kě yǐ lái.You can certainly come.
- 当然。Nà dāng rán shì zuì hǎo de bàn fǎ.That is certainly the best way.
Grammar
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