How to Say ‘Of course’ in Simplified Chinese
当然可以
💬 Usage Tip: Expresses affirmative agreement, pronounced as 'dong-ran kuh-yee'.
🇨🇳 In China: Very polite way of saying 'yes, you can' or providing reassurance.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
当然
[dāng rán]
certainly
Used to express complete agreement or willingness.
_当然_可以为您安排草莓口味的蛋糕。
Certainly, we can arrange a strawberry flavored cake for you.
可以
[kě yǐ]
can; may
Indicating capability or opportunity.
你_可以_在餐厅预留一个座位。
You can reserve a seat at the restaurant.
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