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答案dá’ànanswerHSK 4, n, rank #1068, Medium
答案dá’ànsolutionHSK 4, n, rank #1068, Medium
答案dá’àn>个[gè]HSK 4, n, rank #1068, Medium
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March 24, 2026
答案dá’àn(da2an4)

答案 (dá'àn) refers to an answer or solution to a question or problem. It is commonly used in educational contexts, such as answering questions on tests or providing solutions to mathematical problems. The term carries a connotation of correctness or appropriateness, indicating that it is not just any response but the suitable one.

Frequency#1068DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, providing the correct 答案 is often linked to educational success and social expectations, especially in exams, which are highly competitive. This reflects the value placed on learning and achievement.

Memory Tip

Imagine a student holding up a big 'D' (for '答') and an 'A' (for '案') on a sign saying 'I have the ANSWER!' The character 答 has the radical for bamboo (竹), reminding you that answers can grow like bamboo—strong and resilient. The pronunciation 'da' sounds like 'dah!' as in 'dah, I've got the answer!'

Meanings of 答案

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About 答案

答案Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1068Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 答案

Quick Contrast

答案 (dá'àn) vs 回答 (huídá): 答案 refers specifically to the correct answer or solution, while 回答 denotes the act of answering or a response in general.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a student holding up a big 'D' (for '答') and an 'A' (for '案') on a sign saying 'I have the ANSWER!' The character 答 has the radical for bamboo (竹), reminding you that answers can grow like bamboo—strong and resilient. The pronunciation 'da' sounds like 'dah!' as in 'dah, I've got the answer!'

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 答案 with simply 答 (dá), which means 'to answer.' The word is more formal and is often used in written contexts. Common collocations include '考题的答案' (the answer to the exam question) and '给出答案' (to provide an answer).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 答案 connects to other educational and problem-solving vocabulary like 问题 (wèntí, question) and 解决 (jiějué, to solve). Focus on using it in sentences that involve asking and answering questions to reinforce its context.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, providing the correct 答案 is often linked to educational success and social expectations, especially in exams, which are highly competitive. This reflects the value placed on learning and achievement.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 答案 in a context where 答 (to answer) is more appropriate, such as saying '我给你答案' (I give you the answer) instead of '我给你答' (I answer you). Remember that 答案 is a noun, while 答 is a verb.

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Component Characters

答dáto answer
HSK 412 strokes⺮
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Grammar Patterns of 答案

答案 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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连老师都不知道____。

Even the teacher doesn't know the answer.

Example Sentences for 答案 (10)

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正确答案在第8页末尾。

zhèng què dá àn zài dì8 8 yè mò。

The correct answers can be found at the bottom of page
2
他一下子就有了答案。

tā yī xià zǐ jiù yǒu le dá àn。

The answer had come to him in a flash.
3
他又问了几个问题，得到的答案都不令人满意。

tā yòu wèn le jī gè wèn tí， ， dé dào de dá àn dū bù líng rén mǎn。

He asked a few more questions, to which he received unsatisfactory answers.
4
他已事先写好了答案。

tā yǐ shì xiān xiě hǎo le dá àn。

He had prepared scripted answers.
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很多答案都不准确，为此他感到很烦恼。

hěn duō dá àn dū bù zhǔn què， ， wéi cǐ tā gǎn dào hěn fán。

He was disturbed by the inaccuracy of the answers.
6
他们试图不动声色地套出答案。

tā mén shì tú bù dòng shēng sè dì tào chū dá àn。

They try to tease out the answers without appearing to ask.
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根据家庭的不同，我往往会给出不同的答案。

gēn jù jiā tíng de bù tóng， ， wǒ wǎng wǎng huì gěi chū bù tóng de dá。

I tend to have a different answer, depending on the family.
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以下所印的是1993年“脑力足球”小测验的答案。

yǐ xià suǒ yìn de shì1993 1993“ nián “ nǎo lì” zú qiú ” xiǎo cè yàn。

Below are printed the answers to the Brain of Soccer 1993 quiz.
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奥鹏东财在线作业答案哪里有?

ào péng dōng cái zài xiàn zuò yè dá àn nǎ lǐ yǒu?

Where has the online school assignment of abstruse roc east property answer?
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将答案写在明信片背面寄出。

jiāng dá àn xiě zài míng xìn piàn bèi miàn jì chū。

Send your answers on the back of a postcard.

Cultural Notes for 答案

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, providing the correct 答案 is often linked to educational success and social expectations, especially in exams, which are highly competitive. This reflects the value placed on learning and achievement.

Frequently Asked Questions about 答案

You can say '这个问题的答案是什么？' which means 'What is the answer to this question?'.