大 (dà) — how to say "big" in Chinese

Big, large, old (sibling)

Radicals / Keys

Big

#37 · · 3 strokes

Examples

这杯子很,我很喜欢这个杯子。

This cup is very big, I like this cup very much.

杯子很

The cup is very big.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 大 (dà) — big, large, old (sibling)

[dà-] Darth Vader realized his cape wasn't quite dramatic enough 🌌. So, he stood on a hill and with a grand gesture, carved the character 大 in the sky, proclaiming his presence as big and powerful. From that day, galaxies far and wide knew him as 大 - the mighty Sith Lord!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "big" in Chinese?

"big" in Chinese is 大 (dà).

What does 大 mean in English?

大 (dà) means "Big, large, old (sibling)".

How is 大 pronounced?

It is pronounced dà (written as da). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "big" in Chinese characters?

It is written 大.

What HSK level is 大?

大 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.

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