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党 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
党dǎngsurname DangHSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 儿, rank #3499, Hard
党dǎngpartyHSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 儿, rank #3499, Hard
党dǎngassociationHSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 儿, rank #3499, Hard
党dǎngclubHSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 儿, rank #3499, Hard
党dǎngsocietyHSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 儿, rank #3499, Hard
党dǎng>个[gè]HSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 儿, rank #3499, Hard
党dǎngpolitical party, gang, factionHSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 儿, rank #3499, Hard
dǎng(dang3) T3
  1. 1party
  2. 2association
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March 24, 2026
党(黨)dǎng(dang3)

The character 党 (dǎng) primarily means 'party' or 'association' and is often used in political contexts to refer to political parties or factions. It can also denote any organized group or club, such as social or professional associations.

Strokes10Radical儿Frequency#3499DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of 党 is deeply tied to the Communist Party, which plays a central role in the country's governance. Understanding this character helps learners grasp discussions around Chinese politics and society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a group of friends (党) holding up a sign that says 'Dǎng' while they work together on a project. The character itself has the radical for 'person' (人) on the left, suggesting association with people, while the right side hints at 'party' or 'group' activities.

Meanings of 党

dǎng(dang3)
1party
2association
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About 党

党Simplified
黨Traditional
10Strokes
儿Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3499Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 党

Quick Contrast

党 (dǎng) vs 团 (tuán) — use 党 for political parties, while 团 refers to groups or associations with a focus on unity or collective action.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a group of friends (党) holding up a sign that says 'Dǎng' while they work together on a project. The character itself has the radical for 'person' (人) on the left, suggesting association with people, while the right side hints at 'party' or 'group' activities.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 党 with similar words like 帮 (bāng, help) or 组 (zǔ, group). It is used in both formal and informal contexts but is particularly prominent in political discourse. Be careful with tone; dǎng (third tone) is distinct from dāng (first tone), which means 'to serve as' or 'to be.'

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 党 connects with other vocabulary related to politics and social structures. Students should focus on its usage in sentences about political systems, parties, and organizations to enhance contextual understanding.

Cultural Note

In China, the concept of 党 is deeply tied to the Communist Party, which plays a central role in the country's governance. Understanding this character helps learners grasp discussions around Chinese politics and society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 党 with the word 帮 (bāng), which means 'help' or 'assist.' For example, saying '我想加入一个帮' (I want to join a help) instead of '我想加入一个党' is incorrect.

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Etymology of 党

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

Simplified form of 黨. Phonosemantic compound. 黑 represents the meaning and 尚 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

elder brother

Semantic (meaning)兄
+
Phonetic (sound)尚
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 党?

Decomposition of 党

IDS Structure⿻尚兄
党Full Character
=
尚Shang4
outer
兄xiong1
inner
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党

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Cultural Notes for 党

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the concept of 党 is deeply tied to the Communist Party, which plays a central role in the country's governance. Understanding this character helps learners grasp discussions around Chinese politics and society.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

While the term 'party' in Western contexts often refers to political entities, in Chinese culture, it can also encompass social organizations and clubs, reflecting a broader range of associations.

Word Family of 党

Compounds4
傥tang3if, supposing, in case
谠dang3counsel, advice; to speak out
鎲
镋
Words Containing This Character20
党dǎngparty黨
共和党Republican Party共和黨
民主党Democratic Party民主黨
党员political party member黨員
共产党Communist Party共產黨
黑手党mafia黑手黨
党委Party committee黨委
国民党Nationalist Party國民黨
死党best friends死黨
政党zhèngdǎngpolitical party政黨
中国共产党Communist Party of China中國共產黨
党派faction黨派
党内within the party (esp. Chinese communist party)黨內
党中央party central committee黨中央
共产党员Communist Party member共產黨員
党政Party and government administration黨政
真主党Hezbollah (Lebanon Islamic group)真主黨
保守党conservative political parties保守黨
党组party leadership group黨組
自由党Liberal Party自由黨
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 党

No, 党 can refer to any organized group or association, including social clubs and societies.