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韃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
韃dáthe Tartarsx, 21 strokes, radical 革
dá(da2) T2
  1. 1the Tartars
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March 24, 2026

韃dá(da2)

The character 韃 (dá) refers specifically to the Tartars, a historical group of nomadic people originating from Central Asia. It is often used in historical contexts relating to the Mongol Empire and its interactions with Chinese dynasties, particularly during the Yuan dynasty.

Strokes21Radical革
Cultural Note

The Tartars played a crucial role in the history of China, especially during the Mongol invasions and the establishment of the Yuan dynasty, which has deeply influenced Chinese culture and its perception of nomadic tribes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'tart' (the phonetic sound of 'tá') being eaten by a group of Tartar warriors, who are depicted with fierce expressions. The character 韃 combines the radical 音 (sound) with other components that hint at the historical significance of the Tartars in ancient China.

Meanings of 韃

dá(da2)
1the Tartars
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About 韃

韃Simplified
21Strokes
革Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 韃

Usage Notes

音 is often pronounced 'yīn', which can lead to confusion. Be careful to use the correct tone for 韃 (dá) to avoid misunderstandings. It is primarily used in historical texts or discussions, so keep the context formal.

HSK Study Tips

While 韃 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 4 terms related to history and geography. Students should focus on understanding historical contexts and the significance of the Tartars in Chinese history.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 韃 (dá) with similar-sounding characters. For example, saying 'yá' instead of 'dá' can lead to misunderstandings. Always practice the correct tone in context.

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Etymology of 韃

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

Phonosemantic compound. 革 represents the meaning and 达 represents the sound. Simplified form of 韃.

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leather

Semantic (meaning)革
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Phonetic (sound)達
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Case file: 韃

Phonosemantic compound. 革 represents the meaning and 达 represents the sound. Simplified form of 韃.

  1. 1The meaning half革 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half達 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayleather
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 韃?

Decomposition of 韃

IDS Structure⿰革達
韃Full Character
=
革ge2
left
達da2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 韃?

How to say the Tartars in Chinese

“the Tartars” in Chinese is韃dá

The character 韃 (dá) refers specifically to the Tartars, a historical group of nomadic people originating from Central Asia. It is often used in historical contexts relating to the Mongol Empire and its interactions with Chinese dynasties, particularly during the Yuan dynasty.

When to use 韃

音 is often pronounced 'yīn', which can lead to confusion. Be careful to use the correct tone for 韃 (dá) to avoid misunderstandings. It is primarily used in historical texts or discussions, so keep the context formal.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 韃 (dá) with similar-sounding characters. For example, saying 'yá' instead of 'dá' can lead to misunderstandings. Always practice the correct tone in context.

Write 韃

韃

Practice writing 韃 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 韃

Words Containing This Character2
鞑dáTartar韃
鞑靼Tatar (Turkic ethnic group in central Asia)韃靼
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Compound Meaning

What does 鞑 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 韃

It refers to the historical group known as the Tartars, significant in Chinese history.

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