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

Q: What does 荅 (dā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 荅 (dā) means "small bean / to answer (archaic)". with 9 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 荅 stroke by stroke?

荅 has 9 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 荅 and 兹?

荅 (dā) and 兹 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 荅?

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

Q: What common words use 荅?

Common words containing 荅 include: 荅子 (dā zi) — small beans; 荅布 (dā bù) — a type of coarse cloth; 荅然 (dā rán) — dispirited or dazed (classical usage).

How to Write 荅

The character 荅 (dā) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

荅 is pronounced dā in Mandarin Chinese. It means small bean / to answer (archaic).

Common Words with 荅

荅子 dā zi

small beans

荅布 dā bù

a type of coarse cloth

荅然 dā rán

dispirited or dazed (classical usage)

Example Sentences

荅子是一种小豆子。

dā zi shì yī zhǒng xiǎo dòu zi

Dazi is a type of small bean.

这种布料叫荅布。

zhè zhǒng bù liào jiào dā bù

This fabric is called 'Dabu' (a type of coarse cloth).

他荅然若失地坐着。

tā dā rán ruò shī dì zuò zhe

He sat there looking dejected and lost.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

芈 mǐ

芘 pí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 荅

What does 荅 (dā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 荅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 荅 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 荅?

What common words use 荅?

How to Write 荅 (dā)