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笪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
笪dásurname Daunknown, 11 strokes, radical ⺮
笪dáa coarse mat of rushes or bamboonr, 11 strokes, radical ⺮
dá(Da2) T2
  1. 1surname Da
  2. 2a coarse mat of rushes or bamboo
Also a Chinese surname, Da — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

笪dá(Da2)

The character 笪 (dá) primarily refers to a coarse mat made from rushes or bamboo, often used in traditional Chinese settings for resting or sitting. It can also be a surname, 'Da', which is less common but still noted in Chinese culture. This character is typically used in more specific contexts related to traditional crafts or family names.

Strokes11Radical⺮
Cultural Note

The usage of coarse mats like those referred to by 笪 is prevalent in rural Chinese life, where such mats are often used in simple, traditional homes for comfort and utility, reflecting the importance of natural materials in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a rough mat made of rushes that you can lie on during a sunny day in the countryside. The sound of 'dá' rhymes with 'da' in 'da mat'. Visualize a large, coarse mat spread out in a serene setting, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 笪

dá(Da2)
1a coarse mat of rushes or bamboo
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About 笪

笪Simplified
11Strokes
⺮Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 笪

Usage Notes

When using 笪, it's important to remember that it is not commonly used in everyday conversation, which can lead learners to mistakenly think it has a broader usage. It is more likely to be encountered in literary or historical contexts. The tone must be pronounced correctly as a second tone to convey the right meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 笪 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners at the HSK 3 or 4 level can benefit from studying this character as it connects to cultural themes and historical texts. Focus on recognizing the character in reading contexts, as it may appear in literature discussing traditional living or crafts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 笪 with similar-sounding characters; for example, they might mistakenly use 达 (dá), which means 'to reach', instead. It's important to remember that 笪 specifically refers to mats and has a distinct cultural context.

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Pronunciation of 笪

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Etymology of 笪

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

bamboo

Semantic (meaning)⺮
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Phonetic (sound)旦
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Case file: 笪

  1. 1The meaning half⺮ carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half旦 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaybamboo
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 笪?

Decomposition of 笪

IDS Structure⿱⺮旦
笪Full Character
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⺮zhu2
top
旦dan4
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 笪?

How to say surname Da in Chinese

“surname Da” in Chinese is笪dá

The character 笪 (dá) primarily refers to a coarse mat made from rushes or bamboo, often used in traditional Chinese settings for resting or sitting. It can also be a surname, 'Da', which is less common but still noted in Chinese culture. This character is typically used in more specific contexts related to traditional crafts or family names.

When to use 笪

When using 笪, it's important to remember that it is not commonly used in everyday conversation, which can lead learners to mistakenly think it has a broader usage. It is more likely to be encountered in literary or historical contexts. The tone must be pronounced correctly as a second tone to convey the right meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 笪 with similar-sounding characters; for example, they might mistakenly use 达 (dá), which means 'to reach', instead. It's important to remember that 笪 specifically refers to mats and has a distinct cultural context.

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笪

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Word Family of 笪

Words Containing This Character1
笪dásurname Da
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Compound Meaning

What does 笪 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 笪

笪 refers to a coarse mat typically made from rushes or bamboo, and is not commonly used in daily conversation.

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