当然
Characters in This Word
Definitions
- only natural
- as it should be
- certainly
- of course
- without doubt
Example Sentences
当然可以！
Dāngrán kěyǐ
Of course you can!
Related Words
不二法门(bù èr fǎ mén)· the one and only way
→不经一事(bù jīng yī shì)· You can't gain knowledge without practical experience (idiom); wisdom only comes with experience
→不经一事，不长一智(bù jīng yī shì , bù zhǎng yī zhì)· You can't gain knowledge without practical experience (idiom); wisdom only comes with experience
→人之常情(rén zhī cháng qíng)· human nature (idiom)
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当然: HSK 3 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 3 exam
Studying for HSK 3? Keep 当然 with the rest of your level.
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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.