Chinese

Meaning: to hit; to play (ball); to call; dozen
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

打

Example sentences

I like playing basketball.
他在打電話。
他在打电话。
He is making a phone call.
學習語言需要打好基礎。
学习语言需要打好基础。
Learning a language requires building a good foundation.
他喜歡和朋友一起打球。
他喜欢和朋友一起打球。
He likes to play ball with his friends.
爺爺每天早上都去公園打太極拳。
爷爷每天早上都去公园打太极拳。
Grandpa goes to the park to practice Tai Chi every morning.
這些數據的來源還不清楚。
这些数据的来源还不清楚。
The source of this data is not yet clear.
他正在練習打鼓。
他正在练习打鼓。
He is practicing playing the drum.
他在過年前把家裡徹底打掃了一遍。
他在过年前把家里彻底打扫了一遍。
He gave the house a thorough cleaning before the New Year.
這場仗打得很漂亮。
这场仗打得很漂亮。
This battle was fought beautifully.
他熱情地跟我打招呼。
他热情地跟我打招呼。
He greeted me warmly.

Usage Notes

A very versatile verb. Can mean 'to hit', 'to play' (games/sports), 'to call' (phone), 'to type', etc. Also a measure word for 'dozen'.

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