当年 Traditional form: 當年 Pinyin (reading): dāngnián Definitions: in those days then in those years during that time 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