打 (dá) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 打 (dá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 打 (dá) means "to hit; to play; to call; to do". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 打 stroke by stroke?

打 has 5 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 打 and 扌?

打 (dá) and 扌 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 打?

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 打?

Common words containing 打 include: 打电话 (dǎ diàn huà) — to make a phone call; 打球 (dǎ qiú) — to play ball games; 打算 (dǎ suàn) — to plan; to intend.

How to Write 打

The character 打 (dá) is written with 5 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

打 is pronounced dá in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hit; to play; to call; to do.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: dá, dǎ.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 打 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 打

打电话 dǎ diàn huà

to make a phone call

打球 dǎ qiú

to play ball games

打算 dǎ suàn

to plan; to intend

一打 yī dá

A dozen

Example Sentences

我正在给他打电话。

wǒ zhèng zài gěi tā dǎ diàn huà

I am calling him.

我们下午去打球。

wǒ men xià wǔ qù dǎ qiú

We are going to play ball this afternoon.

你明天有什么打算？

nǐ míng tiān yǒu shén me dǎ suàn

What are your plans for tomorrow?

我买了一打铅笔。

wǒ mǎi le yī dá qiān bǐ

I bought a dozen pencils.

Similar Characters

扌 shou

才 cái

扎 zā

Practice Writing 打 (dá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 打

What does 打 (dá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 打 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 打 and 扌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 打?

What common words use 打?

How to Write 打 (dá)