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大厦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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大厦
dàshà
large building
HSK 5, n, 15 strokes, rank #4863, Hard
大厦
dàshà
edifice
HSK 5, n, 15 strokes, rank #4863, Hard
大厦
dàshà
mansion
HSK 5, n, 15 strokes, rank #4863, Hard
dàshà(da4sha4)da sha T4
1large building
2edifice
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March 24, 2026
大厦(大廈)dàshà(da4sha4)
大厦 (dà shà) refers to a large and impressive building, often associated with significance, such as governmental, commercial, or prestigious residential structures. It is commonly used in urban contexts to describe skyscrapers or grand edifices, emphasizing both size and importance.
Strokes15Frequency#4863DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese cities, the presence of 大厦 is often symbolic of economic growth and modernization, reflecting China's rapid urbanization over the past few decades. Many large buildings are associated with specific cultural or historical significance, hosting offices, government entities, or luxury residences.
Memory tip
Think of 大 (dà) as 'big' and 厦 (shà) resembling a tall building with its broad roof. Imagine a giant 'Dinosaur' (大) standing beside a skyscraper (厦); together they create a vivid image of a large, impressive structure.
Meanings of 大厦
dàshà(da4sha4)
1large building
2edifice
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About 大厦
大厦Simplified
大廈Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4863Frequency Rank
座Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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大楼 (dàlóu) - use 大厦 when emphasizing grandeur and significance, while 大楼 is more neutral and refers simply to a large building.
Usage Notes
While 大厦 typically conveys grandeur, it's important not to confuse it with smaller buildings like 楼 (lóu) which means 'building' in a more general sense. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in written Chinese, particularly in news articles or formal discussions about architecture.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 5 vocabulary word, 大厦 connects with other terms related to buildings and urban life such as 楼 (lóu) and 房子 (fángzi). Focus on its usage in contexts discussing urban development or architecture to strengthen comprehension.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 大厦 for any large structure, including small offices or houses. For example, saying '我住在大厦' (I live in a mansion) when referring to a regular apartment building is incorrect; the correct term would be '楼' or '公寓'.
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大厦 (dà shà) refers to a large and impressive building, often associated with significance, such as governmental, commercial, or prestigious residential structures. It is commonly used in urban contexts to describe skyscrapers or grand edifices, emphasizing both size and importance.
When to use 大厦
While 大厦 typically conveys grandeur, it's important not to confuse it with smaller buildings like 楼 (lóu) which means 'building' in a more general sense. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in written Chinese, particularly in news articles or formal discussions about architecture.
大厦 or something close to it
大楼 (dàlóu) - use 大厦 when emphasizing grandeur and significance, while 大楼 is more neutral and refers simply to a large building.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 大厦 for any large structure, including small offices or houses. For example, saying '我住在大厦' (I live in a mansion) when referring to a regular apartment building is incorrect; the correct term would be '楼' or '公寓'.
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厦
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Grammar patterns of 大厦
大厦 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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.
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谁让你进入这____的?
Who let you into the building?
Example sentences for 大厦 (10)
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1
谁让你进入这大厦的?
shéi ràng nǐ jìnrù zhè dàshà de?
Who let you into the building?
2
小湾对岸,沿着河边,东卵豪华住宅区的洁白的宫殿式的大厦闪烁着光彩.
xiǎo wān duì’àn, yánzhe hé biān, dōng luǎn háohuá zhùzhái Ōu de jiébái de gōngdiàn shì de dàshà shǎnshuò zhe guāngcǎi.
Across the courtesy bay the white palaces of fashionable East Egg glittered along the water.
