COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 大 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 人 with outstretched arms
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How to Write 大 (dà) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
big; large; great
dàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dà
大
big; large; great
Common words
dà jiā
大家
everyone; influential family; great expert
dà xué
大学
university; college
dà gài
大概
roughly; probably; rough; approximate
dà rén
大人
adult; grownup; title of respect toward superiors
dà xiǎo
大小
large and small; size; adults and children; consideration of seniority
dà yī
大衣
overcoat; topcoat; cloak
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 大
Say “dà” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 大
Common words and phrases
dà jiā
everyone; influential family; great expert
dà xué
university; college
dà gài
roughly; probably; rough; approximate
dà rén
adult; grownup; title of respect toward superiors
dà xiǎo
large and small; size; adults and children; consideration of seniority
dà yī
overcoat; topcoat; cloak
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 大?
大 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 大 (dà) mean?
大 (dà) means big; large; great.
What is the radical of 大?
The radical of 大 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.