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咑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
咑dātrumpetx, 8 strokes, radical 口
咑dāda! (sound used to move animals along)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口
dā(da1) T1
  1. 1trumpet
  2. 2da! (sound used to move animals along)
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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
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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About 咑

咑Simplified
8Strokes
口Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 咑

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.

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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Pronunciation of 咑

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Etymology of 咑

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

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)打
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Case file: 咑

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half打 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 咑?

Decomposition of 咑

IDS Structure⿰口打
咑Full Character
=
口kou3
left
打da2
right
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Which of these is a component of 咑?

How to say trumpet in Chinese

“trumpet” in Chinese is咑dā

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.

When to use 咑

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.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mispronounce 咑 by emphasizing the second syllable, saying 'dā' incorrectly as 'dá'. Remember, the correct pronunciation has a high and level tone.

Write 咑

咑

Practice writing 咑 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 咑

Words Containing This Character1
咑dāda! (sound used to move animals along)
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Compound Meaning

What does 咑 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 咑

An example sentence would be: '他用口哨咑牛。' (He used a whistle to call the cows.)

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