Meaning of 搭档
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to cooperate
- partner
How to use 搭档
As a noun, 搭档 means a work partner, a teammate, or a performing partner, often someone you work with regularly. As a verb, it means to team up with someone. Example: 他是我的老搭档。(Tā shì wǒ de lǎo dādàng.) He is my old partner.
搭 (dā) has the hand radical 扌 and means to put together or join, while 档 (dàng) has the wood radical 木 and suggests a frame or slot, as in 档案 (dàng'àn). Picture two hands fitting pieces into the same wooden frame: two people working as one unit are 搭档.
Common mistake: Learners often say the second syllable in the neutral tone or as dǎng, but the standard reading is dādàng with a fourth tone. Also, do not use 搭档 for a romantic partner. Use 伴侣 (bànlǚ) or 对象 (duìxiàng) for that.
搭档 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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搭 dā · to put up · 12 strokes
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档 dàng · shelves · 10 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 搭档.
| 档案 | dàng'àn | file; record; archive |
| 搭配 | dāpèi | to pair up; to match |
| 高档 | gāodàng | superior quality; high grade |
| 搭乘 | dāchéng | to ride as a passenger; to travel by (car, plane etc) |
| 搭建 | dājiàn | to build (esp. with simple materials); to knock together (a temporary shed) |
| 档次 | dàngcì | grade; class |
| 拍档 | pāidàng | partner |
| 勾搭 | gōuda | to gang up; to fool around with |
| 搭讪 | dāshàn | to hit on someone; to strike up a conversation |
| 搭车 | dāchē | to ride (in a vehicle); to get a lift |
| 搭便车 | dābiànchē | to get a lift; to hitch a ride; (fig.) to take advantage of; to free-ride on; to ride on t |
| 文档 | wéndàng | (computer) file; document; documentation |
Questions about 搭档
What does 搭档 mean?
搭档 (dādàng) means "to cooperate; partner" and is used as a verb and noun.
How do you write 搭档?
搭档 is made of 2 characters: 搭 (12 strokes), 档 (10 strokes). That is 22 strokes in total.
Is 搭档 an HSK word?
Yes. 搭档 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 搭档 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 搭档 is written 搭檔.
What is the difference between 搭档 and 伙伴?
搭档 (dādàng) stresses two people working together on a task, like a work duo, a dance pair, or co-hosts. 伙伴 (huǒbàn) is broader and warmer, covering companions, friends, and business partners in general.
How do I use 搭档 as a verb in a sentence?
Use the pattern A 和 B 搭档 or A 跟 B 搭档. For example, 这次我和小王搭档。(Zhè cì wǒ hé Xiǎo Wáng dādàng.) This time I am teaming up with Xiao Wang.