当初

当初當初 dāng chū ㄉㄤ ㄔㄨ dong1 co1 HSK 3 高階級 · Level 4

  • at that time
  • originally

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 当 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我当初要是买音乐会的票就好了。 I wish I had bought a ticket for the concert.
  • 汤姆说我当初应该去找玛丽帮我。 Tom said that I should've asked Mary for help.
  • 要不是当初有内战,他们现在应该挺富裕了。 If it had not been for civil war, they would be wealthy now.

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