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当 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
(onom.) dong; ding dong (bell); to be; to act as
at or in the very same...; suitable; adequate
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only natural
then
local
in those days
the present time
among
equivalent to
should
at the scene
Notice where 当 sits in each complete thought.
Well, of course, I did that.
Source: Tatoeba #9779577 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe acted like he owned the place.
Source: Tatoeba #1876023 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe was home alone at the time.
Source: Tatoeba #472857 · CC BY 2.0 FRYou are the most important person in my life.
Source: Tatoeba #1315976 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe took her words as a compliment.
Source: Tatoeba #461624 · CC BY 2.0 FRI'm fairly confident that I can do that.
Source: Tatoeba #8792042 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.