dà
大人
big; large; honorific for elders
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
adult; grown-up
Refers to someone who is physically mature, often contrasted with children.
Dà大
rén人
shuō说
huà话
，
xiǎo小
hái孩
ér儿
bié别
chā插
zuǐ嘴
。
Adults are talking, children shouldn't interrupt.
Tā他
yǐ已
jīng经
shì是
ge个
dà大
rén人
le了
，
yào要
wèi为
zì自
jǐ己
de的
jué决
dìng定
fù负
zé责
。
He is already an adult and must take responsibility for his decisions.
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Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
zhǐ只
shì适
hé合
dà大
rén人
guān观
kàn看
。
This movie is only suitable for adults to watch.
noun
high-ranking official (old usage)
archaicHistorical term used in imperial China to address or refer to high-ranking officials like governors or ministers.
Xún巡
fǔ抚
dà大
rén人
jīn今
rì日
dào到
fǎng访
。
His Excellency the Governor visited today.
Xiǎo小
rén人
kòu叩
jiàn见
zhī知
fǔ府
dà大
rén人
。
Your humble servant greets Your Excellency the Prefect.