当dāng · dàng
to become, to serve as. 6 strokes, radical ⺌, first met in HSK 2.
How to write 当
Strokes 1–3 write ⺌, then strokes 4–6 write 彐.
Free, with no account: the app draws each stroke, then you write it and it says which stroke went wrong.
Print a 米字格 practice sheet for 当 · the stroke-order rules
What 当 is made of
⺌ and 彐 (jì, snout).
Words that use 当
| 当 | to become, to serve as 担任某种身份或角色 她长大后想当一名医生。When she grows up, she wants to become a doctor. Lesson 15, 工作 · 广阔天地与日常见闻 · Nature, Community & Everyday Vistas |
| 当时 | at that time, then 过去提到的那个时间点 回忆起来，当时天还没有亮。At that time, the sky had not yet grown light. Lesson 15, 工作 · 广阔天地与日常见闻 · Nature, Community & Everyday Vistas |
| 当地 | the locals 住在这个地方的人，或指这个地方本身 当地的老人很热情地给我们带路。the locals elders kindly showed us the way. Lesson 117, 秀丽风光 · 壮丽自然与旅行见闻 · Magnificent Nature & Travel Exploration |
| 当初 | at the outset, originally 事情最开始发生的那个时候 当初大家谁也没想到会成功。at first, nobody expected it would succeed. Lesson 167, 远古神话与岁月传说 · 历史传说与文学叙事 · History, Legends & Literary Expression |
| 当中 | in the midst of 在某个范围的里面 许多秘密藏在这堆废墟当中。Many secrets lie hidden in the midst of this pile of ruins. Lesson 177, 调查寻根与探寻实情 · 新闻传媒与公共资讯 · Journalism, Media Reporting & Public Notices |
| 当然 | of course 事情理所应当，不用怀疑 发掘遇到困难，当然要坚持下去。When the dig ran into trouble, of course they kept going. Lesson 177, 调查寻根与探寻实情 · 新闻传媒与公共资讯 · Journalism, Media Reporting & Public Notices |
| 相当 | considerably, quite 程度不小，比一般情况更多一些 新方案具备相当可观的潜力。The new plan carries considerable potential. Lesson 228, 利益权衡与相互协商 · 商业洽谈与公共秩序 · Business Negotiations, Urban Order & Safety Precautions |
| 应当 | should, is duty-bound to 按规定必须要做，没有别的选择 所有人员都应当佩戴护具。Every worker on site must wear protective gear. Lesson 229, 现场督导与公共安全 · 商业洽谈与公共秩序 · Business Negotiations, Urban Order & Safety Precautions |
| 当场 | on the spot, then and there 指就在那个场合，当时当地 有关部门当场宣布了表彰决定。The relevant department announced the commendation decision on the spot. Lesson 411, 时代担当 · 权变谋断与山川定序 · Resourcefulness & Territorial Order |
| 当代 | contemporary, the present era 指当前这个时代 当代青年传承着奋斗的精神。Contemporary young people carry forward the spirit of hard work. Lesson 411, 时代担当 · 权变谋断与山川定序 · Resourcefulness & Territorial Order |
and 11 more in the catalogue.