Stroke order for 当

dāng/
dàng
HSK 2HSK 1 (Write)Most Common

Basic Meaning

v
Commonly used for roles or positions, e.g., jobs or temporary duties.
to serve as; to act as
担任;充当。
Words:
当老师当裁判当助教当翻译当飞行员
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()()(xué)()()(hòu)(xiǎng)(dāng)(lǎo)(shī)
    He wants to be a teacher after graduating from university.
  2. ()(zài)()(sài)(zhōng)(dāng)(cái)(pàn)
    She serves as a referee in the competition.
v
Often used in contexts involving accountability or deserving something.
to bear; to take responsibility for
承当;承受。
Words:
敢作敢当当之无愧担当不敢当
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(gǎn)(zuò)(gǎn)(dāng)(cóng)()(tuī)(xiè)()(rèn)
    He dares to act and take responsibility, never shirking his duties.
  2. (zhè)()(jiǎng)(xiàng)()(dāng)(zhī)()(kuì)
    He deserves this award without any shame.
v
Typically refers to managing or controlling affairs, such as in leadership or governance.
to be in charge of; to preside over
掌管,主持。
Words:
当家当权当道当政独当一面
Sentences:
  1. ()(zài)(jiā)(dāng)(jiā)(guǎn)()(suǒ)(yǒu)(shì)()
    She is in charge at home, managing all affairs.
  2. (zhè)(wèi)(lǐng)(dǎo)(dāng)(quán)(duō)(nián)
    This leader has been in power for many years.
adj
Describes things that are well-matched or proportionate, often in comparisons.
suitable; matching; appropriate
相当,相称,相配。
Words:
罚不当罪旗鼓相当门当户对相当
Sentences:
  1. ()(men)(de)(shí)()()()(xiāng)(dāng)
    Their strengths are well-matched.
  2. (zhè)(duì)(xīn)(rén)(mén)(dāng)()(duì)
    This couple is well-matched in social status.
v
Used as an auxiliary verb to indicate obligation or necessity.
should; ought to
助动词。应该;应当。
Words:
理当如此该当应当当用则用当办就办
Sentences:
  1. ()()(dāng)()()(bāng)(zhù)(péng)(yǒu)
    You should help your friends like this.
  2. (zhè)(jiàn)(shì)(yīng)(dāng)(jìn)(kuài)(chǔ)()
    This matter ought to be dealt with as soon as possible.
prep
Preposition indicating location or moment in time.
at; during (a place or time)
正在那地方或那时候。
Words:
当场当时当即当天当年
Sentences:
  1. ()(dāng)(chǎng)(huí)()(le)(wèn)()
    He answered the question on the spot.
  2. (dāng)(shí)(tiān)()(hěn)(hǎo)
    The weather was good at that time.
v
Literary usage; often found in idioms or formal contexts.
to block; to resist
〈书〉阻挡;抵挡。
Words:
锐不可当螳臂当车
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Sentences:
  1. ()(de)(yǒng)()(ruì)()()(dāng)
    His courage is unstoppable.
  2. ()(yào)(táng)()(dāng)(chē)(zuò)()()(néng)(de)(shì)
    Don't try to block a chariot with a mantis's arm; don't do the impossible.
prep
Preposition indicating direction or orientation towards something.
facing; towards
面对着;向着。
Words:
当面当众首当其冲当机立断
Sentences:
  1. (qǐng)(dāng)(miàn)(gào)()()()(de)(xiǎng)()
    Please tell me your thoughts face-to-face.
  2. ()(dāng)(zhòng)(xuān)()(le)(zhè)()(xiāo)()
    He announced this news in public.

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