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March 24, 2026
嗒dā(da1)
The character 嗒 (dā) often conveys feelings of being absent-minded or in despair. It can describe a state where someone is lost in thought or feeling hopeless, commonly used in expressions related to emotional distress or distraction.
Strokes12Radical口Frequency#7337DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing feelings of despair or distraction is often tied to the high value placed on mental well-being. The concept of being 'lost in thought' is prevalent in traditional poetry, reflecting deeper emotional states.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person sitting quietly, lost in thought, with a sigh escaping their lips, sounding like 'dā'. The character 嗒 has the radical '口' (mouth), suggesting the vocal expression of despair or distraction, depicting the sound of a sigh or 'dā'.
Meanings of 嗒
dā(da1)
primary
1absent-minded
2to despair
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About 嗒
嗒Simplified
12Strokes
口Radical
拟声词onomatopoeia (onom.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 嗒
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person sitting quietly, lost in thought, with a sigh escaping their lips, sounding like 'dā'. The character 嗒 has the radical '口' (mouth), suggesting the vocal expression of despair or distraction, depicting the sound of a sigh or 'dā'.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 嗒 (dā), as it can easily be confused with other characters. It's more commonly used in informal settings, particularly in literature or conversation expressing frustration or distraction. Common collocations include phrases related to emotional states.
HSK Study Tips
Though not included in HSK levels, understanding 嗒 can enhance your grasp of emotional vocabulary. Focus on its use in context with other words describing feelings, as it can help build a more nuanced emotional vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing feelings of despair or distraction is often tied to the high value placed on mental well-being. The concept of being 'lost in thought' is prevalent in traditional poetry, reflecting deeper emotional states.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 嗒 (dā) with similar-sounding characters, like 达 (dá), which means to reach or attain. Remember that 嗒 specifically relates to feelings of distraction or despair.
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Grammar Patterns of 嗒
嗒 functions as an onomatopoeic word — it imitates a sound. It often functions as an adverbial or stand-alone exclamation rather than a true verb or noun. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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他听见从远处什么地方传来打字机的____嗒声。
From somewhere distant he heard the clatter of a typewriter.
Example Sentences for 嗒 (10)
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1
他听见从远处什么地方传来打字机的嗒嗒声。
tā tīng jiàn cóng yuǎn chǔ shí mó dì fāng chuán lái dǎ zì jī de tà tà shēng。
From somewhere distant he heard the clatter of a typewriter.
2
一只上了弦的钟在厨房的案子上嘀嗒响个不停。
yī zhī shàng le xián de zhōng zài chú fáng de àn zǐ shàng dí tà xiǎng gè bù tíng。
A wind-up clock ticked busily from the kitchen counter.
3
又一滴水嘀嗒一声落下。
yòu yī dī shuǐ dí tà yī shēng luò xià。
Another drop of water fell with a soft plop.
4
他坐在那儿，听着落地式大摆钟嘀嗒作响。
tā zuò zài nà ér， ， tīng zháo luò dì shì dà bǎi zhōng dí tà zuò。
He sat listening to the tick of the grandfather clock.
He pointed up to the roof, through which the steady drumming of rain could be heard.
10
他听到时钟有规律的滴嗒声.
tā tīng dào shí zhōng yǒu guī lǜ de dī tà shēng.
He heard the regular noise of the clock.
Cultural Notes for 嗒
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, expressing feelings of despair or distraction is often tied to the high value placed on mental well-being. The concept of being 'lost in thought' is prevalent in traditional poetry, reflecting deeper emotional states.
Word Family of 嗒
Words Containing This Character4
嗒dāto despair
嘀嗒(onom.) tick tock
咔嗒clatter
吧嗒to smack one's lips
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Compound Meaning
What does 嗒 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 嗒
You might encounter phrases like '心里嗒嗒的' (xīn lǐ dā dā de), which describes a feeling of unease or distraction.
No, 嗒 is primarily used in informal contexts or spoken language, making it less suitable for formal writing.
