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跶dāto stumble, to slipzg, 13 strokes, radical 足, rank #37860, Very Hard
跶tàto stumble, to slipzg, 13 strokes, radical 足, rank #37860, Very Hard
tà(ta4)ta
primary
T4
  1. 1to stumble, to slip
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March 24, 2026

跶(躂)tà(ta4)

The character 跶 (tà) refers to the action of stumbling or slipping, often used to describe an unsteady movement or loss of balance. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin but serves as a variant of 達 (dá), which means to reach or arrive at a place. You may encounter it in historical texts or dialects.

Strokes13Radical足Frequency#37860DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The concept of stumbling is often symbolically connected to life's challenges and the idea of perseverance in Chinese culture. In classical literature, characters frequently face obstacles, mirroring the act of stumbling before achieving their goals.

Memory tip

Imagine a person taking a step (the foot radical '足') and suddenly tripping over an unseen obstacle, causing them to 'stumble' (tà). The character looks like a foot trying to find its balance, representing the action of slipping.

Meanings of 跶

tà(ta4)
primary
1to stumble, to slip
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About 跶

跶Simplified
躂Traditional
13Strokes
足Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

While 跶 is not frequently encountered in contemporary usage, it can sometimes appear in literary contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with the more common 達 (dá), which has a related meaning of reaching a destination. Using either word in a formal context may require clarification.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not included in any HSK level, but it can be a useful addition for learners interested in classical literature or regional dialects. Focus on its pronunciation and the contexts where it might arise when studying related characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 跶 in place of 達 in everyday conversation. For example, saying '我到達了' (wǒ dào dácháo) instead of the correct '我达到了' (wǒ dádào le) when referring to having arrived at a location.

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Etymology of 跶

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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foot

Semantic (meaning)足
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Phonetic (sound)达
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Origin

跶 = 足 + 达. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 跶

IDS Structure⿰足达
跶Full character
=
足ju4
left
达Da2
right
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Parts

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How to say to stumble, to slip in Chinese

“to stumble, to slip” in Chinese is跶dā

The character 跶 (tà) refers to the action of stumbling or slipping, often used to describe an unsteady movement or loss of balance. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin but serves as a variant of 達 (dá), which means to reach or arrive at a place. You may encounter it in historical texts or dialects.

When to use 跶

While 跶 is not frequently encountered in contemporary usage, it can sometimes appear in literary contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with the more common 達 (dá), which has a related meaning of reaching a destination. Using either word in a formal context may require clarification.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 跶 in place of 達 in everyday conversation. For example, saying '我到達了' (wǒ dào dácháo) instead of the correct '我达到了' (wǒ dádào le) when referring to having arrived at a location.

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Grammar Patterns of 跶

跶 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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“这个节奏还真想让人跟着跳,是吧?”他说着又小步蹦____了几下.

"This really is a catchy rhythm, huh?" he added, with a few little hops.

Example Sentences for 跶 (1)

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“这个节奏还真想让人跟着跳,是吧?”他说着又小步蹦跶了几下.

“ zhège jiézòu hái zhēn xiǎng ràng rén gēn zhe tiào, shì ba?” tā shuō zhe yòu xiǎo bù bèng tà le jǐ xià.

"This really is a catchy rhythm, huh?" he added, with a few little hops.

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Word Family of 跶

Words containing this character1
跶tàto slip躂

Frequently Asked Questions about 跶

No, 跶 is quite rare in contemporary language and is more often found in historical texts.

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