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:
- 他大学毕业后想当老师He wants to be a teacher after graduating from university.
- 她在比赛中当裁判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:
承
Sentences:
- 他敢作敢当,从不推卸责任He dares to act and take responsibility, never shirking his duties.
- 这个奖项他当之无愧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:
- 她在家当家,管理所有事务She is in charge at home, managing all affairs.
- 这位领导当权多年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:
Sentences:
- 他们的实力旗鼓相当Their strengths are well-matched.
- 这对新人门当户对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:
Sentences:
- 你理当如此帮助朋友You should help your friends like this.
- 这件事应当尽快处理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:
Sentences:
- 他当场回答了问题He answered the question on the spot.
- 当时天气很好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
Synonyms:
阻抵
Sentences:
- 他的勇气锐不可当His courage is unstoppable.
- 不要螳臂当车,做不可能的事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:
- 请当面告诉我你的想法Please tell me your thoughts face-to-face.
- 他当众宣布了这个消息He announced this news in public.
Writing & Component
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