HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
打 — to hit, to strike, to play (a game)
- Reading
- dǎ
- Meaning
- to hit, to strike, to play (a game)
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
打 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is dǎ and it means to hit, to strike, to play (a game). 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.
打 appears in everyday chinese words such as 打 (hit, strike, play), 打 (dozen) and 打开 (open, turn on).
Chinese words containing 打
Frequently asked questions
What does 打 mean in Chinese?
打 means to hit, to strike, to play (a game) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 打 read?
打 is read dǎ. Reading it inside real words — 打 and 打 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 打 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 打 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 打 in a word?
A common word containing 打 is 打 (dǎ) — "hit, strike, play". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 打 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 打 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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