当 (pinyin: dāng, written "dang" or "dang") means (dāng) to be (in a role); when, at the time of; to serve as; (dàng) appropriate. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 当.
Meaning
(dāng) to be (in a role); when, at the time of; to serve as; (dàng) appropriate