COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 打 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 丁 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 打 (dǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to beat
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dǎ
打
to beat
Common words
dǎ chē
打车
to take a taxi (in town); to hitch a lift
dǎ kāi
打开
to open; to show (a ticket); to turn on; to switch on
dǎ sǎo
打扫
to clean; to sweep
dǎ suàn
打算
to plan; to intend; to calculate; plan
dǎ bài
打败
to defeat; to overpower; to beat; to be defeated
dǎ gōng
打工
to work a temporary or casual job; (of students) to have a job outside of class time, or during vacation
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
打
打
打
打
打
打
打
打
LEARNING TIP
Remember 打
Say “dǎ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 打
Common words and phrases
dǎ chē
to take a taxi (in town); to hitch a lift
dǎ kāi
to open; to show (a ticket); to turn on; to switch on
dǎ sǎo
to clean; to sweep
dǎ suàn
to plan; to intend; to calculate; plan
dǎ bài
to defeat; to overpower; to beat; to be defeated
dǎ gōng
to work a temporary or casual job; (of students) to have a job outside of class time, or during vacation
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“打”。
Zhège zì shì “dǎ”.
This character is “打”.
我正在学习“打”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dǎ” zì.
I am learning the character “打”.
请写一遍“打”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dǎ”.
Please write “打” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 打?
打 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 打 (dǎ) mean?
打 (dǎ) means to beat.
What is the radical of 打?
The radical of 打 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.