逹 (dá) - To reach, to arrive at & to achieve, to attain

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dá ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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逹 · dá

To reach, to arrive at;

to achieve, to attain;

to express, to convey;

to understand thoroughly;

also a variant form of 達.

To reach, to arrive atto achieve, to attainto express, to convey

Usage highlights

To arrive atTo achieve a goalTo expressTo convey meaningTo understand thoroughlyExpress delivery

Synonyms

  • 達— standard form with same meaning
  • 到— to arrive at
  • 至— to reach, to arrive
  • 通— to connect, to communicate

Antonyms

  • 阻— to obstruct, to block
  • 滞— stagnant, blocked
  • 塞— to clog, to block

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The train arrived at the station (到达车站).
  • He achieved his goal (达成目标).
  • She expressed her opinion clearly (表达意见).
  • The expressway connects major cities (高速公路通达).

Collocations

  • To arrive at(到达)
  • To achieve a goal(达成)
  • To express(表达)
  • To convey meaning(达意)
  • To understand thoroughly(通达)
  • Express delivery(快递)

Idioms

  • Having keen insight and a clear view(明达)
  • Wealth and honor attained through proper means(富贵通达)
  • To be reasonable and understanding(通情达理)
  • To have thorough understanding and act accordingly(达观知命)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 逹 is a variant form of 達, sharing the same meanings related to achievement and arrival.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, '达' represents the ideal of achieving both personal cultivation and worldly success.
  • The character appears in many philosophical contexts, particularly in Confucian texts discussing the path to moral and intellectual attainment.

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