COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 怛 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 旦 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 怛 (dá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
distressed
dáTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dá
怛
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Common words
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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 怛
Say “dá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 怛
Common words and phrases
dá
distressed
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“怛”。
Zhège zì shì “dá”.
This character is “怛”.
我正在学习“怛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dá” zì.
I am learning the character “怛”.
请写一遍“怛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dá”.
Please write “怛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 怛?
怛 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 怛 (dá) mean?
怛 (dá) means distressed.
What is the radical of 怛?
The radical of 怛 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.