Chinese Idioms Containing “当”

Choose simpler pleasures over status displays

Literal: Peaceful walking substitutes carriage

Match between families of similar social status

Literal: Door match household align

Most urgent priority requiring immediate attention

Literal: Current matter's urgency

Capable of taking charge independently

Literal: Alone handle one side

Naturally; as a matter of course

Literal: What reason dictates as natural

Make a prompt decision

Literal: Face opportunity immediately decide

Lead the charge

Literal: One horse leads

Seek outside perspective

Literal: Those involved are confused

Vigor despite age

Literal: Old should become strong

Futile resistance

Literal: Mantis arm against the cart