Hanzi sentence loop
当 - dāng
bear, accept, undertake; just. Learn the character inside a sentence before pretending one square is a lesson.
“”。 当啷 is a common expression.
当 in a real sentence
“”。 当啷 is a common expression.Read 当 inside a short line first. Isolated character memorization is where motivation goes to nap.
Reading supports
Use these after the first listen. Pinyin is scaffolding; English is context; neither should become a sofa.
How to read 当
Click 当 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 当 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 噹 |
| Pinyin | dāng |
| English | bear, accept, undertake; just |
| Radical hint | 小 |
Short sentences you can say today
Sentence reps
Practice 当 in sentences
Do not memorize 当 as a lonely square. Hear a short sentence, log it, then recall the meaning.
Common words with this character
metallic sound; clanging
ding dong
to take up duty as; to assume a position; to assume
immediately; at once; at that moment
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 当 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 当啷 and 当当 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.