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剳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
剳dánote, memo, official communiquezg, 12 strokes, radical 刂
剳dáhookunknown, 12 strokes, radical 刂
剳dásickleunknown, 12 strokes, radical 刂
dá(da2) T2
  1. 1note, memo, official communique
  2. 2hook
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March 24, 2026

剳dá(da2)

The character 剳 (dá) primarily refers to a type of written note or memo, often used in official contexts. It can also denote a sickle or hook, emphasizing tools used for cutting or harvesting. The character may appear in formal writing, especially within bureaucratic or administrative settings.

Strokes12Radical刂
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, written communication such as memos and official documents has been vital for governance and administration, reflecting the importance of clarity and formality in communication.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'hook' (the meaning of 剳) that 'cuts' through the air like a sickle, which is also represented by the character. Picture a worker using a sickle to harvest crops, while they write a note about their work on a piece of paper - 'dá' sounds like 'dar', similar to 'darling' which can remind you of a note to your loved one.

Meanings of 剳

dá(da2)
1note, memo, official communique
2hook
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About 剳

剳Simplified
12Strokes
刂Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 剳

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 剳 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to use it in formal contexts, as casual speech may favor simpler terms. Common collocations include '公文' (official document) when discussing notes or memos.

HSK Study Tips

Although 剳 is not in the HSK curriculum, it connects to vocabulary about communication and documentation at higher levels. Students should focus on the context of official language and practice its usage in sentences related to notes or memos.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 剳 in informal contexts where simpler terms would suffice, such as saying '我写了一个剳' instead of '我写了一个便条'. It's important to choose the right word according to the formality of the situation.

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Etymology of 剳

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 荅 represents the meaning and 刂 represents the sound.

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Semantic (meaning)荅
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Phonetic (sound)刂
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Case file: 剳

Phonosemantic compound. 荅 represents the meaning and 刂 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half荅 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half刂 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayanswer
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 剳?

Decomposition of 剳

IDS Structure⿰荅刂
剳Full Character
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荅da1
left
刂dao1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 剳?

How to say note, memo, official communique in Chinese

“note, memo, official communique” in Chinese is剳dá

The character 剳 (dá) primarily refers to a type of written note or memo, often used in official contexts. It can also denote a sickle or hook, emphasizing tools used for cutting or harvesting. The character may appear in formal writing, especially within bureaucratic or administrative settings.

When to use 剳

Learners often confuse 剳 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to use it in formal contexts, as casual speech may favor simpler terms. Common collocations include '公文' (official document) when discussing notes or memos.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use 剳 in informal contexts where simpler terms would suffice, such as saying '我写了一个剳' instead of '我写了一个便条'. It's important to choose the right word according to the formality of the situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 剳

It's not commonly used in casual conversation; it's more relevant in formal or bureaucratic contexts.

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