搭 (dā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 搭 (dā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 搭 (dā) means "build / take (transport) / match". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 搭 stroke by stroke?

搭 has 12 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 搭 and 挨?

搭 (dā) and 挨 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 搭?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 搭?

Common words containing 搭 include: 搭配 (dā pèi) — match / coordinate; 搭车 (dā chē) — hitch a ride / take a bus; 搭建 (dā jiàn) — build / set up.

How to Write 搭

The character 搭 (dā) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

搭 is pronounced dā in Mandarin Chinese. It means build / take (transport) / match.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 搭 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 搭

搭配 dā pèi

match / coordinate

搭车 dā chē

hitch a ride / take a bus

搭建 dā jiàn

build / set up

Example Sentences

这件衣服很搭配。

zhè jiàn yī fú hěn dā pèi

This piece of clothing matches well.

我想搭车去学校。

wǒ xiǎng dā chē qù xué xiào

I want to hitch a ride to school.

他们在搭建帐篷。

tā men zài dā jiàn zhàng péng

They are setting up a tent.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

Practice Writing 搭 (dā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 搭

What does 搭 (dā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 搭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 搭 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 搭?

What common words use 搭?

How to Write 搭 (dā)