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March 24, 2026
荅dā(da1)
The character 荅 (dā) primarily relates to the concept of answering or responding. It can also refer to a type of small bean and conveys ideas of thickness or heaviness. Its common usage is often found in contexts involving communication, such as answering questions or agreeing with statements.
Strokes9Radical艹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of answering or responding is highly valued, especially in social settings where respect and acknowledgment are crucial. This character symbolizes the importance of communication in building relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a thick, heavy bean (荅) that you need to answer with when someone asks you a question. The visual of a big, round bean makes you think of a hefty response, linking the character's form with its meaning.
Meanings of 荅
dā(da1)
primary
1to answer; small bean; thick, heavy
2agree
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About 荅
荅Simplified
9Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a thick, heavy bean (荅) that you need to answer with when someone asks you a question. The visual of a big, round bean makes you think of a hefty response, linking the character's form with its meaning.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 荅 with similar characters, especially in terms of tone. Be mindful that 荅 is pronounced with a high-level tone (dā), contrasting with other tones that may change its meaning. It is less commonly used in formal contexts, so it's more suited for informal conversations.
HSK Study Tips
While 荅 is not an HSK level character, it can be related to those studying basic response phrases or communication verbs. Focus on practicing its pronunciation and understanding its usage in dialogues, which is often more relevant at the beginner levels.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of answering or responding is highly valued, especially in social settings where respect and acknowledgment are crucial. This character symbolizes the importance of communication in building relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use the wrong tone, pronouncing it as dǎ instead of dā. Another common error is confusing 荅 with similar characters that have different meanings, such as 答 (dá), which also means to answer.
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Cultural Notes for 荅
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the act of answering or responding is highly valued, especially in social settings where respect and acknowledgment are crucial. This character symbolizes the importance of communication in building relationships.
Word Family of 荅
Words Containing This Character1
荅dāagree
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 荅
荅 can refer to answering questions, agreeing, or describe a type of small bean.
荅 is pronounced with a high-level tone, marked as dā.
No, 荅 is more commonly used in informal speech rather than formal writing.
