HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
大 — big, large, great
- Reading
- dà
- Meaning
- big, large, great
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
大 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is dà and it means big, large, great. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
大 appears in everyday chinese words such as 大 (big, large), 大学 (university, college) and 大家 (everyone, all).
Chinese words containing 大
Frequently asked questions
What does 大 mean in Chinese?
大 means big, large, great in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 大 read?
大 is read dà. Reading it inside real words — 大 and 大学 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 大 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 大 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 大 in a word?
A common word containing 大 is 大 (dà) — "big, large". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 大 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 大 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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