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March 24, 2026
咑dā(da1)
The character 咑 (dā) primarily refers to the sound of a trumpet or a similar brass instrument. It can also be used to denote a commanding sound to move animals along, akin to a call or signal. This character is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and may often be found in specific contexts related to music or animal herding.
Strokes8Radical口Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese herding practices, commands were often vocalized to guide animals, making the sound associated with 咑 culturally significant in rural communities. This reflects the deep connection between language and daily life in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a trumpet player saying 'Dā!' as they blow into the instrument, producing a bold sound that calls everyone’s attention. The radical 口 (kǒu) suggests a mouth or sound, connecting to the idea of vocalization or noise, while the sharp sound of the trumpet reflects the character's meaning.
Meanings of 咑
dā(da1)
1trumpet
2da! (sound used to move animals along)
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咑Simplified
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口Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a trumpet player saying 'Dā!' as they blow into the instrument, producing a bold sound that calls everyone’s attention. The radical 口 (kǒu) suggests a mouth or sound, connecting to the idea of vocalization or noise, while the sharp sound of the trumpet reflects the character's meaning.
Usage Notes
Be mindful that 咑 is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more of a niche term. It's important to use it in contexts related to music or specific commands for animals. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.
HSK Study Tips
While 咑 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, students should focus on recognizing it as a sound-related character. Connecting it with other sound-related characters like 听 (tīng - to listen) and 响 (xiǎng - to sound) can enhance understanding.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese herding practices, commands were often vocalized to guide animals, making the sound associated with 咑 culturally significant in rural communities. This reflects the deep connection between language and daily life in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mispronounce 咑 by emphasizing the second syllable, saying 'dā' incorrectly as 'dá'. Remember, the correct pronunciation has a high and level tone.
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Cultural Notes for 咑
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese herding practices, commands were often vocalized to guide animals, making the sound associated with 咑 culturally significant in rural communities. This reflects the deep connection between language and daily life in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 咑
Words Containing This Character1
咑dāda! (sound used to move animals along)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 咑
An example sentence would be: '他用口哨咑牛。' (He used a whistle to call the cows.)
No, 咑 is not commonly used today and may be unfamiliar to many native speakers.
While primarily associated with a trumpet or commanding sound, it is not typically used for other sounds like music genres.
