Meaning

    only natural; as it should be; certainly; of course; without doubt

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► dāng rán
    Tone numbers: dang1 ran2

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 當然
    Simplified: 当然

    First Character: 當 (dāng) – to be; to act as; to hold a position (in space, time, or organizational space); manage; withstand; when; during; ought; should; match equally; equal; same; obstruct; just at (a time or place); on the spot; right; just at
    Second Character: 然 (rán) – correct; right; so; thus; like this; -ly

Examples of Dāng Rán

你當然有資格參選市長｡
你当然有资格参选市长｡
Of course you are qualified to run for mayor.

► Dāngrán kěyǐ.
當然可以｡
当然可以｡
Of course of it's OK.