How do you pronounce 当 in Pinyin?

The character 当 is pronounced "dāng / dāng / dàng" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 当?

当 is categorized under Level 2 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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Q: What does 当 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 当 (dāng / dāng / dàng) translates to "(dāng) (onom.) dong; ding dong (bell) | (dāng) to be; to act as; manage; withstand; when; during; ought; should; match equally; equal; same; obstruct; just at (a time or place); on the spot; right; just at | (dàng) at or in the very same...; suitable; adequate; fitting; proper; to replace; to regard as; to think; to pawn; (coll.) to fail (a student)". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 2).

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English Meaning

(dāng) (onom.) dong; ding dong (bell) | (dāng) to be; to act as; manage; withstand; when; during; ought; should; match equally; equal; same; obstruct; just at (a time or place); on the spot; right; just at | (dàng) at or in the very same...; suitable; adequate; fitting; proper; to replace; to regard as; to think; to pawn; (coll.) to fail (a student)

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