咑 (dā) - An onomatopoeic character representing sounds like cracking, slapping, & used in dialects for sound imitation.

咑Tone 1

dā ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 口

橙丁

咑 · dā

An onomatopoeic character representing sounds like cracking, slapping, or clicking;

used in dialects for sound imitation.

An onomatopoeic character representing sounds like cracking, slapping,used in dialects for sound imitation.

Usage highlights

Crack soundTyping soundClicking soundHorse hoovesWhip crack

Synonyms

  • 啪— sound of clapping or slapping
  • 哒— clicking or tapping sound

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The whip cracked (咑的一声).
  • He typed on the keyboard (咑咑咑地打字).
  • The horse galloped (马蹄咑咑响).

Collocations

  • Crack sound(咑的一声)
  • Typing sound(咑字声)
  • Clicking sound(咑咑响)
  • Horse hooves(马蹄咑咑)
  • Whip crack(鞭子咑咑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in dialects and informal writing for sound effects.
  • Common in descriptive writing to mimic percussive or sharp sounds.

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