撘 (dā) - To join, connect, or put together & to build or construct

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dā ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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撘 · dā

To join, connect, or put together;

to build or construct;

to travel by;

to mix or blend;

to help or assist.

To join, connect, or put togetherto build or constructto travel by

Usage highlights

Build a bridgeTravel by trainHelp carryMix flourConstruct a shedJoin together

Synonyms

  • 搭— To build, join, or travel by (more common variant)
  • 建— To build or construct
  • 接— To connect or join

Antonyms

  • 拆— To dismantle or take apart
  • 分— To separate or divide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They built a temporary bridge (撘桥).
  • I will travel by train (撘火车).
  • She helped him carry the luggage (撘把手).
  • Mix the flour and water (撘面粉).

Collocations

  • Build a bridge(撘桥)
  • Travel by train(撘火车)
  • Help carry(撘把手)
  • Mix flour(撘面粉)
  • Construct a shed(撘棚)
  • Join together(撘配)

Idioms

  • To lend a hand(撘把手)
  • To travel together(撘伴而行)
  • To coordinate well(撘配得当)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant to join or connect materials together, especially in construction.
  • Extended meaning of traveling by vehicle comes from the idea of 'joining' a transport.
  • Used in various practical contexts from building to cooking to transportation.

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