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达 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
达dásurname DaHSK 3, v, 6 strokes, radical 辶, rank #1170, Hard
达dáto attainHSK 3, v, 6 strokes, radical 辶, rank #1170, Hard
达dáto reachHSK 3, v, 6 strokes, radical 辶, rank #1170, Hard
达dáto amount toHSK 3, v, 6 strokes, radical 辶, rank #1170, Hard
达dáto communicateHSK 3, v, 6 strokes, radical 辶, rank #1170, Hard
达dáeminentHSK 3, v, 6 strokes, radical 辶, rank #1170, Hard
达dáto reach, to arrive at; intelligentHSK 3, v, 6 strokes, radical 辶, rank #1170, Hard
dá(Da2) T2
  1. 1to attain
  2. 2to reach
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March 24, 2026
达(達)dá(Da2)

The character 达 (dá) primarily means 'to reach' or 'to attain,' often used in contexts of achieving goals or arriving at places. It can also imply effective communication or a degree of excellence, making it versatile in both formal and informal settings.

Strokes6Radical辶Frequency#1170DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of reaching a goal or achieving success is highly valued, often reflected in sayings like '千里之行，始于足下' (A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step), emphasizing the importance of perseverance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'daredevil' who boldly 'reaches' new heights. The character 达 resembles a person standing on a mountain peak, symbolizing achievement. The pronunciation 'dá' echoes the sound of someone declaring their success loudly.

Meanings of 达

dá(Da2)
1to attain
2to reach
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About 达

达Simplified
達Traditional
6Strokes
辶Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1170Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3

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AI Study Notes for 达

Quick Contrast

到 (dào) - use 达 (dá) when emphasizing attainment or achievement, while 到 (dào) focuses more on the act of arriving or reaching a location.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'daredevil' who boldly 'reaches' new heights. The character 达 resembles a person standing on a mountain peak, symbolizing achievement. The pronunciation 'dá' echoes the sound of someone declaring their success loudly.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 达 with 达成 (dáchéng), which specifically means 'to achieve' or 'to accomplish.' It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with its tone; the first tone can sound similar to other characters. Common collocations include 达到 (dádào) meaning 'to reach (a goal).'

HSK Study Tips

Although 达 is not currently an official HSK level word, it connects well with other HSK vocabulary related to success and achievement, such as 成功 (chénggōng, success) and 结果 (jiéguǒ, result). Focus on using it in sentences that describe goals or communication.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of reaching a goal or achieving success is highly valued, often reflected in sayings like '千里之行，始于足下' (A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step), emphasizing the importance of perseverance.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes incorrectly use 达 in place of 到 (dào) when simply indicating direction. For example, saying '我达家' (wǒ dá jiā) instead of '我到家' (wǒ dào jiā) which means 'I arrived home.'

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Etymology of 达

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

Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 大 represents the sound. Simplified form of 達.

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)大
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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 达?

Decomposition of 达

IDS Structure⿺辶大
达Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
大da4
inner
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Which of these is a component of 达?

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达

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Grammar Patterns of 达

达 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.

Related grammar lessons6
是…的 emphasis是 + [V] + 的
HSK 3

Used to emphasize the action of reaching or attaining.

我们是达到了目标的。

Wǒmen shì dádàole mùbiāo de.

We have reached the goal.

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We have reached the goal.

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Common Confusions with 达

达 emphasizes the act of reaching a destination, while 到 simply indicates arrival.

1

他已经到家了。 (He is already home.)

达 emphasizes the act of reaching a destination, while 到 simply indicates arrival.

💡Remember that 达 is about achieving or attaining something more than just arriving.

Usage Notes for 达

Using 达 with objectsGrammar Tip

When using 达, it often requires an object to indicate what is being reached or attained.

1

他达到了预期的效果。

He achieved the expected results.

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Fill in the Blank

他____到了预期的效果。

He achieved the expected results.

Example Sentences for 达 (10)

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1
我妈妈充当了泽尔达和她妈妈之间的调解人。

wǒ mā mā chōng dāng le zé ěr dá hé tā mā mā zhī jiān de tiáo jiě rén。

My mom was the one who mediated between Zelda and her mom.
2
这些表达方式经常相互替代使用，但它们的含义确实有所不同。

zhè xiē biǎo dá fāng shì jīng cháng xiāng hù tì dài shǐ yòng， ， dàn tā mén de hán yì què shí yǒu suǒ bù。

These expressions are often used interchangeably, but they do have different meanings.
3
佛罗里达州坦帕市法庭判决5名官员的毒品交易罪名成立。

fó luó lǐ dá zhōu tǎn pà shì fǎ tíng pàn jué5 5 míng guān yuán de dú pǐn jiāo yì zuì míng chéng。

A court at Tampa, Florida has convicted five officials on drugs charges.
4
每个月的彩池奖金总额达1,350万英镑。

měi gè yuè de cǎi chí jiǎng jīn zǒng é dá1,350 1,350 wàn yīng。

Each month the total prize kitty is £5 million.
5
我认为写信向你表达谢意是我的责任。

wǒ rèn wéi xiě xìn xiàng nǐ biǎo dá xiè yì shì wǒ de zé rèn。

I consider it my duty to write to you and thank you.
6
我极不赞成你试图达成的目标。

wǒ jí bù zàn chéng nǐ shì tú dá chéng de mù biāo。

I'm highly unsympathetic to what you are trying to achieve.
7
快点走的好处在于，你可以早点到达那里。

kuài diǎn zǒu de hǎo chǔ zài yú， ， nǐ kě yǐ zǎo diǎn dào dá nà。

The advantage in going faster is that you get there quicker.
8
奥瑞克斯是一家设在达拉斯的石油和天然气勘探生产公司。

ào ruì kè sī shì yī jiā shè zài dá lā sī de shí yóu hé tiān rán qì kān tàn shēng chǎn gōng sī。

Oryx is a Dallas-based oil and gas exploration and production concern.
9
卡琳设法达到了其职业的要求。

kǎ lín shè fǎ dá dào le qí zhí yè de yào qiú。

Somehow Karin managed to cope with the demands of her career.
10
这家航空公司亏损达3,500万美元，而澳航出资帮助其摆脱了困境。

zhè jiā háng kōng gōng sī kuī sǔn dá3,500 3,500 wàn měi， yuán ， ér ào háng chū zī bāng zhù qí bǎi tuō le。

The airline had losses of $35m and was bailed out by Qantas.

Cultural Notes for 达

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of reaching a goal or achieving success is highly valued, often reflected in sayings like '千里之行，始于足下' (A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step), emphasizing the importance of perseverance.

Word Family of 达

Compounds7
哒da1a sound made to get a horse to move
鞑Da2the Tartars
挞ta4to whip, to flog, to chastise
跶ta4to stumble, to slip
垯da5lump, mound; pimple
荙
闼ta4door, gate; the door to an inner room
Words Containing This Character20
达dáto attain達
达到dádàoto reach達到
表达biǎodáto express表達
到达dàodáto reach到達
达成dáchéngto accomplish達成
发达fādáflourishing發達
抵达dǐdáto arrive抵達
高达Gundam, Japanese animation franchise高達
传达chuándáto pass on傳達
佛罗里达Florida佛羅里達
雷达léidáradar (loanword)雷達
萨达姆Saddam薩達姆
长达chángdáto extend as long as長達
下达to issue下達
巴格达Baghdad, capital of Iraq巴格達
柯达Kodak (brand, US film company)柯達
达拉斯Dallas達拉斯
达标dábiāoto reach a set standard達標
转达zhuǎndáto pass on轉達
多达up to多達
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 达

Some common phrases include '达成共识' (dáchéng gòngshí), meaning 'to reach a consensus', and '达标' (dábiāo), which means 'to meet the standard'. These phrases illustrate the versatility of 达 in communication.