哒 (dá) - Onomatopoeic sound & phonetic representation of sounds like footsteps, gunshots, or

哒Tone 2

dá ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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哒 · dá

Onomatopoeic sound;

phonetic representation of sounds like footsteps, gunshots, or mechanical noises;

also used in transliteration.

Onomatopoeic soundphonetic representation of sounds like footsteps, gunshots, oralso used in transliteration.

Usage highlights

Sound of footstepsSound of gunfireSound of typingSound of horse hoovesSound of rainDazin

Synonyms

  • 嗒— similar onomatopoeic character for clicking or tapping sounds
  • 答— can be used phonetically in some onomatopoeic contexts

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse's hooves went clip-clop (哒哒).
  • The machine gun fired rat-a-tat (哒哒哒).
  • The sound of high heels on the floor (高跟鞋哒哒响).
  • Used in transliteration of foreign words (e.g., 哒嗪 - dazine).

Collocations

  • Sound of footsteps(哒哒)
  • Sound of gunfire(哒哒声)
  • Sound of typing(哒哒打字)
  • Sound of horse hooves(马蹄哒哒)
  • Sound of rain(雨声哒哒)
  • Dazin(哒嗪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as an onomatopoeic character to mimic various sounds in modern Chinese.
  • Often appears in literary works to create auditory imagery.
  • Also serves as a phonetic component in chemical and scientific transliterations.

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