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大

dà

Description

“大”是最常用的形容词之一,用来说东西的体积、数量或程度很高。

"大" is one of the most common adjectives, used to describe something's size, quantity, or degree as large.

它也可以说人的年纪,比如“他比我大三岁”。

It can also refer to a person's age, for example, "他比我大三岁" means "He is three years older than me."

Meanings

大dà

big; large in size

这个房间很大。

This room is very big.

大dà

older in age

我哥哥比我大两岁。

My older brother is two years older than me.

大dà

greatly; to a large degree

雨下得很大。

The rain is pouring heavily.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    大 covers size, age, degree and importance; opposite is 小.

  • Etymology

    pictograph of a person with arms spread wide, meaning 'big'.

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