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Expressing of course with 当然 (dāngrán)
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Structure
当然 + Verb Phrase
Explanation
The adverb 当然 (dāngrán) means "of course" or "naturally" and is used to affirm something as obvious or expected. It can stand alone as a response or appear before a verb phrase to emphasize certainty.
Examples
当然可以，你随时来找我。
Dāngrán kěyǐ, nǐ suíshí lái zhǎo wǒ.
Of course, come find me anytime.
她当然知道这件事。
tā dāngrán zhīdào zhè jiàn shì.
She certainly knows about this matter.
你想去吗？当然想！
nǐ xiǎng qù ma? dāngrán xiǎng!
Do you want to go? Of course!