How to Say ‘Of course’ in Simplified Chinese
当然
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced 'dang-ran'.
🇨🇳 In China: Used to express confirmation and friendliness.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
当然
[dāng rán]
of course
Used to affirmatively agree or confirm.
你可以选择不同的咖啡豆,当然。
You can choose different coffee beans, of course.
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