How to Write 答
The character 答 (dā) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺮ 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
答 is pronounced dā in Mandarin Chinese. It means To answer; to reply.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: dā, dá.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 答 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 答
Example Sentences
请针对老师提出的问题做出准确的回答。
qǐng zhēn duì lǎo shī tí chū de wèn tí zuò chū zhǔn què de huí dá
Please provide an accurate answer to the question raised by the teacher.
我们要努力学习，以优异成绩报答父母。
wǒ men yào nǔ lì xué xí yǐ yōu yì chéng jì bào dá fù mǔ
We must study hard to repay our parents with excellent grades.
既然你已经答应了人家，就一定要做到。
jì rán nǐ yǐ jīng dā yìng le rén jiā jiù yí dìng yào zuò dào
Since you have promised them, you must follow through.
他最近心情不好，谁跟他说话他都不答理。
tā zuì jìn xīn qíng bù hǎo shuí gēn tā shuō huà tā dōu bù dā lǐ
He's been in a bad mood lately and ignores anyone who talks to him.
Practice Writing 答 (dā)
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