big; large; great

Character data

HSK 1
Frequency 17th character
Radical ⼤ (37.0)
Strokes 3
Index # 32

Definitions

大 dà
  1. 1. big
  2. 2. large
  3. 3. great
  4. 4. major
  5. 5. huge
  6. 6. very much
  7. 7. greatly
  8. 8. older (than)
  9. 9. eldest
  10. 10. oldest
  11. 11. wide
  12. 12. deep
  13. 13. father's elder or younger brother
  14. 14. (dialect) father
大 dài
  1. 1. see dài fu

Stroke order

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Words containing 大

Word Meaning
in general; on the whole; basically
to suddenly realize; to suddenly see the light
wide-ranging and profound; broad and deep
university; college
adult; grownup; title of respect toward superiors
Italy; Italian
to grow up
street; main street
brain; cerebrum
(great) majority
the majority; the greater part; in large part
powerful; strong; formidable
building (a relatively large, multi-storey one)
marijuana; cannabis; hemp (Cannabis sativa)
David (name)
Canada; Canadian
major event; major social event (wedding or funeral)
large quantity; great amount; numerous
older brother; big brother; gang boss
hall; lounge
loudly; in a loud voice; loud voice
eldest child in a family; leader of a group; boss
avenue; main street
general assembly; convention; general meeting
master; great master