Meanings of 当日
By ear
Play it, then pick what 当日 means.
About 当日
Podcast: 当日
Podcast: 当日
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 当日
当日 (dāngrì) vs 当天 (dāngtiān): use 当日 for formal contexts emphasizing a specific day, while 当天 is more casual and refers to the same day in general.
When using 当日, be careful about the context; it is more formal than just saying '今天' (jīntiān - today). Common collocations include '当日通知' (dāng rì tōngzhī - notification on that day). Avoid confusing it with '今天' which refers to 'today' generally.
Although not included in HSK levels, understanding 当日 can enhance comprehension of formal written Chinese, especially in news or legal contexts. Focus on recognizing its usage in sentences and distinguishing it from similar terms.
Learners often confuse 当日 with 今天 (jīntiān) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我们在当日见面' (Wǒmen zài dāng rì jiànmiàn - We will meet on that day) is correct, but using '今天' here would incorrectly imply it refers to a different day.
Pronunciation of 当日
Drill the tone of 当日, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 当日 to you
Let me explain 当日 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 当日 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 当日?
Learning Lab
Knowing 当日 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component characters
How to say on that day in Chinese
“on that day” in Chinese is当日
当日 (dāng rì) refers to 'that very day' or 'on that day,' indicating the specific day something occurs. It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or news reports, to emphasize immediacy or importance related to the date mentioned.
When to use 当日
When using 当日, be careful about the context; it is more formal than just saying '今天' (jīntiān - today). Common collocations include '当日通知' (dāng rì tōngzhī - notification on that day). Avoid confusing it with '今天' which refers to 'today' generally.
当日 or something close to it
当日 (dāngrì) vs 当天 (dāngtiān): use 当日 for formal contexts emphasizing a specific day, while 当天 is more casual and refers to the same day in general.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 当日 with 今天 (jīntiān) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我们在当日见面' (Wǒmen zài dāng rì jiànmiàn - We will meet on that day) is correct, but using '今天' here would incorrectly imply it refers to a different day.
Write 当日
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 当日 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 当日?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Frequently asked questions about 当日
It's best to avoid using 当日 in casual settings; instead, opt for 今天 or 昨天.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 当日?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.