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双打shuāngdǎdoubles (in sports)HSK 6, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #37024, Hard
shuāngdǎ(shuang1da3)shuang da T1
  1. 1doubles (in sports)
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March 24, 2026

双打(雙打)shuāngdǎ(shuang1da3)

双打 (shuāng dǎ) refers to a doubles match in sports, typically where two teams of two players compete against each other. This term is commonly used in games like tennis, badminton, and table tennis, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.

Strokes9Frequency#37024DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, doubles matches are popular in sports like table tennis, which has a significant cultural importance. The spirit of teamwork in doubles reflects the Chinese value of collaboration and harmony.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pair of shoes (双) and a pair of hands (打). Together, they symbolize that in doubles, you have two pairs working together to win a match. The sound 'shuang' can remind you of 'two' in English, while 'da' relates to 'hit' or 'play'.

Meanings of 双打

shuāngdǎ(shuang1da3)
1doubles (in sports)
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About 双打

双打Simplified
雙打Traditional
9Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
场Measure Word
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

双打 (doubles) vs 单打 (singles) — use 双打 when referring to a match involving two teams of two players, as opposed to 单打 which involves individual players.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 双打 with 单打 (dān dǎ), which means singles. The term is used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing sports. Note that the second tone in 打 is essential; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 双打 is not a specific HSK word, it connects to HSK Level 3 terms related to sports and competition. Students should focus on understanding the context in which this term is used, especially in sports discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 单打 (dān dǎ) when they mean doubles. For example, saying '我喜欢单打网球' (I like singles tennis) when they actually enjoy playing doubles. Correct this to '我喜欢双打网球'.

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Component Characters

双shuāngdouble
HSK 34 strokes又
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打dǎto beat
HSK 25 strokes扌
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How to say doubles (in sports) in Chinese

“doubles (in sports)” in Chinese is双打shuāngdǎ

双打 (shuāng dǎ) refers to a doubles match in sports, typically where two teams of two players compete against each other. This term is commonly used in games like tennis, badminton, and table tennis, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.

When to use 双打

Be cautious not to confuse 双打 with 单打 (dān dǎ), which means singles. The term is used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing sports. Note that the second tone in 打 is essential; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.

双打 or something close to it

双打 (doubles) vs 单打 (singles) — use 双打 when referring to a match involving two teams of two players, as opposed to 单打 which involves individual players.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 单打 (dān dǎ) when they mean doubles. For example, saying '我喜欢单打网球' (I like singles tennis) when they actually enjoy playing doubles. Correct this to '我喜欢双打网球'.

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双打 is commonly used in sports like tennis, badminton, and table tennis to refer to matches with two players on each team.

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