当年 Traditional form: 當年 Pinyin (reading): dāngnián Definitions: in those days; back then; in those years to be in the prime of life Characters: 当 - appropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bells 年 - year; anniversary; a person's age Traditional characters: 當 - appropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bells 年 - year; anniversary; a person's age