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March 24, 2026
搭档(搭檔)dādàng(da1dang4)
搭档 (dā dāng) means to cooperate or collaborate with someone, often in a work or project context. It can also refer to a partner or associate, highlighting the idea of teamwork or joint effort in achieving a common goal.
Frequency#1390DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of teamwork is highly valued, often seen in business and education contexts. The idea of having a good partner or '搭档' is essential for success in many collaborative endeavors.
Memory Tip
Imagine two people (the characters 夹 and 套) working together to build a bridge (搭) over a river (档). The sound 'dā dāng' can remind you of the sound of teamwork, like a drumbeat that keeps everyone in sync.
Meanings of 搭档
dādàng(da1dang4)
1to cooperate
2partner
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About 搭档
搭档Simplified
搭檔Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1390Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 搭档
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搭档 (dādàng) vs 伙伴 (huǒbàn) — use 搭档 when emphasizing collaboration in a work context, while 伙伴 is more general and can refer to any kind of partner.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine two people (the characters 夹 and 套) working together to build a bridge (搭) over a river (档). The sound 'dā dāng' can remind you of the sound of teamwork, like a drumbeat that keeps everyone in sync.
Usage Notes
搭档 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in professional settings. Be careful not to confuse it with 同伴 (tóng bàn), which refers more to a companion or friend. Watch out for the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning completely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 搭档 connects with other words related to cooperation, teamwork, and partnership. Students should practice using it in sentences that involve collaborative tasks or projects to reinforce its meaning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of teamwork is highly valued, often seen in business and education contexts. The idea of having a good partner or '搭档' is essential for success in many collaborative endeavors.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 搭档 with 伙伴 (huǒ bàn), which is more general and means 'partner' without the teamwork emphasis. For example, saying '我和我的伙伴一起工作' (Wǒ hé wǒ de huǒ bàn yīqǐ gōngzuò) is correct, but if you mean to emphasize collaboration, use 搭档 instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 搭档
搭档 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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然后你的____应该将球回传给你。
Your partner should then pass the ball back to you.
Example Sentences for 搭档 (6)
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1
然后你的搭档应该将球回传给你。
rán hòu nǐ de dā dàng yīng gāi jiāng qiú huí chuán gěi nǐ。
Your partner should then pass the ball back to you.
2
在她职业生涯后期，最为人熟知的是和鲁道夫·努列耶夫的搭档组合。
zài tā zhí yè shēng yá hòu qī， ， zuì wéi rén shú zhī de shì hé lǔ dào· fū · nǔ liè yé fū de dā dàng。
Her later career was best known for her partnership with Rudolf Nureyev.
3
他和安德烈·阿加西搭档取得胜利。
tā hé ān dé liè· · ā jiā xī dā dàng qǔ dé shèng。
He partnered Andre Agassi to victory.
4
他在笑，二人搭档中逗人乐的那个。
tā zài xiào， ， èr rén dā dàng zhōng dòu rén lè de nà。
He was laughing, the clown of the twosome.
5
你的搭档跟你一样极度地失落，但他也许会觉得男儿有泪不轻弹。
nǐ de dā dàng gēn nǐ yī yàng jí dù dì shī luò， ， dàn tā yě xǔ huì jué dé nán ér yǒu lèi bù qīng。
Your partner can feel the loss as acutely as you, but may feel that it is unmanly to cry.
6
吴敏霞和搭档郭晶晶赢得了3米板的冠军.
wú mǐn xiá hé dā dàng guō jīng jīng yíng dé le3 3 mǐ bǎn de guān.
Wu Minxia and her partner, Guo Jingjing, won the 3 - meter springboard competition.
Cultural Notes for 搭档
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of teamwork is highly valued, often seen in business and education contexts. The idea of having a good partner or '搭档' is essential for success in many collaborative endeavors.
Frequently Asked Questions about 搭档
Yes, 搭档 can be used informally among friends or in casual discussions about teamwork.
No, while it is common in work contexts, 搭档 can also refer to partners in sports or other collaborative activities.
搭档 emphasizes the partnership aspect, while 合作 (hé zuò) focuses more on the act of cooperating.
