What is 大?

大 (Dà) - Chinese Character Information

大 (dà) is a fundamental and versatile Chinese character. Its basic meaning is "big," "large," or "great." It is one of the most frequently used characters in the Chinese language.

• Meaning: Big, large, great, huge, major, oldest, eldest, very, much.
• Radical: 大 (dà), radical number 37.
• Stroke Order: Horizontal stroke (一), left-falling stroke (丿), right-falling stroke (丶).
• Structure: Single-component character.
• Pronunciation: dà (pinyin) or [da˥˩] (tone 4).
• Common Usage: 大 is used in countless words and phrases to indicate size, importance, or degree.

Here are some examples of its usage:

• 大小 (dà xiǎo): Size ([https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/大小])
• 大学 (dà xué): University ([https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/大学])
• 大家 (dà jiā): Everyone ([https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/大家]), family
• 伟大 (wěi dà): Great ([https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/伟大]), magnificent
• 大人 (dà rén): Adult ([https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/大人]), important person

In addition to its literal meaning, 大 can also carry figurative meanings, such as "important" or "senior." Its simplicity and fundamental nature make it one of the first characters learners of Chinese typically encounter. Understanding 大 is essential for building a strong foundation in the Chinese language.