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March 24, 2026
檔dàng(dang4)
The character 檔 (dàng) refers to a physical structure like a shelf or frame, but it is commonly used in contexts involving files or records, such as documentation or classifications. It can also signify a grade or level, indicating a certain standard or degree in various settings, like education or quality assessment.
Strokes17Radical木Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese offices, keeping organized records (档案) is essential for efficiency and accountability, reflecting the cultural value placed on orderliness and thoroughness in professional settings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wooden shelf holding important documents (檔) that are neatly organized and classified. The radical 木 (wood) hints at the character's association with physical structures, while the sound 'dàng' is like the sound of a file being placed on the shelf.
Meanings of 檔
dàng(dang4)
1shelve, frame; files, records; grade, level
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About 檔
檔Simplified
17Strokes
木Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
档 (dàng) vs 档次 (dàngcì) — use 檔 for physical structures or files, while 档次 specifically refers to levels or grades.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a wooden shelf holding important documents (檔) that are neatly organized and classified. The radical 木 (wood) hints at the character's association with physical structures, while the sound 'dàng' is like the sound of a file being placed on the shelf.
Usage Notes
When using 檔, be careful not to confuse it with its homophones, which can lead to misunderstanding in spoken contexts. It is more common in formal writing, especially in administrative or academic settings. Common collocations include 檔案 (dàng'àn) meaning 'file' and 等級檔 (děngjí dàng) meaning 'grade level'.
HSK Study Tips
Although 檔 is not in the official HSK vocabulary list, it is related to concepts covered in HSK levels 3 and 4, such as basic vocabulary around organization and categorization. Focus on using it in conjunction with terms for documents and classifications to strengthen your understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese offices, keeping organized records (档案) is essential for efficiency and accountability, reflecting the cultural value placed on orderliness and thoroughness in professional settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 檔 with similar sounding words, leading to miscommunication. For example, saying '档' (dàng) when they mean '档案' (dàng'àn) can result in incomplete information about documents.
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Cultural Notes for 檔
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In Chinese offices, keeping organized records (档案) is essential for efficiency and accountability, reflecting the cultural value placed on orderliness and thoroughness in professional settings.
Word Family of 檔
Words Containing This Character18
档案dàng’ànfile檔案
搭档dādàngpartner搭檔
档dǎngfile檔
高档gāodànghigh grade高檔
档次dàngcìgrade檔次
文档(computer) file文檔
归档to file away歸檔
存档to file存檔
档子classifier for affairs, events etc檔子
低档low-grade低檔
档期slot within a schedule檔期
大排档food stall大排檔
空档free time空檔
档案馆archive library檔案館
拍档partner拍檔
断档sold out斷檔
排档stall (of market etc)排檔
摊档(dialect) vendor's stall攤檔
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 檔
In casual conversation, 檔 is often used to refer to files or records, especially in academic or work environments.
Yes, 檔 can refer to physical files, classifications, or even levels of quality, depending on the context.
