How to Say ‘Of course’ in Simplified Chinese
当然可以
💬 Usage Tip: Reassures that permission is granted.
🇨🇳 In China: A polite way to assure someone they may proceed.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
当然
[dāng rán]
certainly can
A phrase meaning one definitely has permission to do something.
当然可以在这儿坐下。
Of course, you can sit here.
可以
[kě yǐ]
certainly can
A phrase meaning one definitely has permission to do something.
如果你需要，我当然可以去。
If you need, I can certainly go.
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