Word 当 (dāng) - HSK 4
Character 当
当
English translation 当
- (v.) work as, be, act as
- (prep.) when, just at
- (v.) should, ought to; accept, deserve
- (char.) be matched; be in charge of; to hold back, to block
- (prep.) before, in front of
- (v.) match or be equal to; regard or treat as; think; to pawn; (in Taiwan) to fail (an exam)
- (char.) right or proper, when things happen
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肖
(char.) be like, resemble | (n.) Xiao...
Stroke writing 当
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Sentences with 当
当我遇到困难时，我最想的人是爸爸妈妈。
When I encounter problems, the people I want most are Dad and Mum.
一年前，我第一次来到中国，当时我一句汉语也不会说。
A year ago, when I first came to China, I couldn't even speak a word of Mandarin.
每个人都想当一个富人，但其实富人也并不那么快乐。
Everyone wants to be a rich person, but in reality, rich people are not even that happy.
当机会到来时，千万不要放手，有什么想做的事就马上去做吧。
When the opportunity comes, don't let go. Do what you want to do right away.
我喜欢去不同的地方旅游，了解当地人的生活。
I like to travel to different places and learn about the life of local people.
当大导演进一步询问原因时，当地人的回答令他受益终生。
When the director asked further why, the local people's answers benefited him all his life.
长大后我想当一个科学家。
I want to be a scientist when I grow up.
你长大后想当什么？
What do you want to be when you grow up?
长大后我想当一名网球运动员。
I want to be a tennis player when I grow up.
我能当上经理，得感谢你们的支持。
I can become a manager thanks to your support.
你跟我打招呼的时候，我没注意到你，当时正在接电话。
When you greeted me, I didn't notice you. I was answering the phone.
当工作很多的时候，我们一定要找到工作的重点，先把重点工作完成。
When there is a lot of work, we must find the key points of the work and finish the important parts first.
我认为教育是最重要的事，我以后想当一个教育家。
I think education is the most important thing, and I want to be an educator in the future.
当地的居民都很友好。
The local residents are very friendly.
当地的人民都很友好。
The local people are very friendly.
当地的人都很乐于助人。
The local people are very helpful.
一个被通缉了15年的罪犯，今天还应该为当初触犯法律的行为受到惩罚吗？
Should a criminal who has been wanted for 15 years still be punished for breaking the law today?
他雇了20来个当地人为他带路和搬运行李。
He hired about 20 locals to lead the way and carry his luggage.
当消费者走到相应货架时，仪器会发出提示音，以免消费者错过商品。
When the consumer walks to the corresponding shelf, the instrument will sound a prompt to avoid the consumer missing the goods.
当然喜欢！
Of course I like it!
当然可以。
Of course I can.
当然可以！
Of course!