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大-
dà
Description
"大"用来说东西的样子，意思是不小。
"大" is used to describe the appearance of things, meaning not small.
我们也常常用"大"来说人的年纪，比如"大哥"。
We also often use "大" to talk about a person's age, for example "大哥".
Meanings
大dà
big; large in size
这是一个很大的房子。
This is a very big house.
大dà
eldest; senior in rank or age
他是我的大哥。
He is my eldest brother.
大dà
great; important; on a large scale
今天有一件大事。
There is a big event today.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictograph of a person with arms and legs spread wide, showing bigness.
- Nuance
as a prefix 大- often marks size, seniority, or importance, e.g. 大哥, 大事.
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