大
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Stroke order — 3 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 大
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 大 | dà | big; large; great; older (than another person) |
| 大家 | dà jiā | everyone; influential family |
| 大夫 | dà fū | senior official (in imperial China) |
| 大概 | dà gài | roughly; probably |
| 大使馆 | dà shǐ guǎn | embassy |
| 大约 | dà yuē | approximately; probably |
| 扩大 | kuò dà | to expand; to enlarge |
| 大方 | dà fāng | expert; scholar |
FAQ
How many strokes does 大 have?
大 has 3 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 大?
The pinyin for 大 is dà. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄉㄚˋ.
What does 大 mean in Chinese?
大 means: big; large; great; older (than another person). It appears in common words such as 大、大家、大夫.