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No. 646 in Chinese

当然

Certainly; of course.

In a sentence

  • 我当然同意你的看法。

    Of course, I agree with your opinion.

    In this sentence, '当然' (dāngrán) is used to express affirmation and agreement, translating to 'of course' or 'certainly'.

  • 如果你问我是否喜欢吃水果,我当然喜欢。

    If you ask me whether I like eating fruits, of course I like them.

    Here, '当然' is used to convey a logical and expected response, emphasizing certainty in the context.

  • 作为一个老师,我当然要关心每个学生的成长。

    As a teacher, I naturally need to care about each student's growth.

    In this example, '当然' signifies an expected duty or role, often translated as 'naturally' or 'as expected'.

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