搭 (dā) - To put up, build, or erect & to join, connect, or travel with

搭Tone 1

dā ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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搭 · dā

To put up, build, or erect;

to join, connect, or travel with;

to hang over or put on;

to add or include;

to match or pair.

To put up, build, or erectto join, connect, or travel withto hang over or put on

Usage highlights

Build a shedHitch a ridePut up a tentBuild a bridgeMatch clothesJoin a partnership

Synonyms

  • 建— to build, construct
  • 架— to erect, set up
  • 配— to match, pair

Antonyms

  • 拆— to dismantle, tear down
  • 分— to separate, divide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to build a temporary shed (搭个棚子).
  • Can I travel with you to the city? (搭你的车进城).
  • She hung her coat on the hook (把外套搭在钩子上).
  • He added a few words at the end (最后搭了几句话).
  • This tie matches your suit well (这条领带和你的西装很搭).

Collocations

  • Build a shed(搭棚子)
  • Hitch a ride(搭车)
  • Put up a tent(搭帐篷)
  • Build a bridge(搭桥)
  • Match clothes(搭配衣服)
  • Join a partnership(搭伙)

Idioms

  • To curry favor with someone(搭架子)
  • To be on good terms with someone(搭得上话)
  • To build a bridge of friendship(搭桥牵线)
  • To be incompatible or mismatched(搭不上边)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects practical aspects of traditional Chinese life involving construction and social connection.
  • In modern usage, frequently appears in fashion and design contexts meaning 'to match' or 'coordinate'.
  • The character embodies concepts of connection, both physical (building) and social (partnering).

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