Learn a Chinese Character - 叨 (Dāo) - Nag; Mention

1. Character Basics

Radical: 口（口字旁） (Mouth radical, related to speech)

Stroke Count: 5 (Number of strokes: 5)

Structure Analysis: 形声字，从口（与说话相关），刀声（dāo，表音）。本义指话多絮烦（如“唠叨”）。(Phonetic-semantic character: "口" (speech radical) + "刀" (phonetic component). Originally means "excessive talking" (e.g., "唠叨" - nag).)

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dāo/Dáo (First/Second tone)

3. Meaning

"叨" mainly means:
1. Verb: Nag (e.g., "唠叨" - nag);
2. Verb: Mention (humble expression, e.g., "叨教" - seek advice). “叨”主要表示：
1. 动词：唠叨（如“唠叨”）；
2. 动词：提及（谦辞，如“叨教”）。)

4. Common Words

• 唠叨 (láo dao) Nag
• 叨教 (tāo jiào) Seek advice
• 叨唠 (dāo lao) Chatter
• 叨光 (tāo guāng) Benefit from others

5. Grammar & Usage

"叨" is a verb, often collocating with "唠" (chat), "教" (teach), or "光" (light) (e.g., "唠叨" - nag). Used in reduplicated form (e.g., "叨叨") or with aspect particles (e.g., "叨咕了半天" - kept talking). “叨”多作动词，常与“唠”“教”等字搭配（如“唠叨”），可用重叠形式（如“叨叨”）或带时态助词（如“叨咕了半天”）。)

6. Cultural Background

The idiom "叨陪末座" from ancient times refers to humbly attending a banquet. In modern Chinese, "叨" in "叨教" reflects the traditional virtue of humility in seeking advice. 成语“叨陪末座”出自古代宴席礼仪；现代汉语中“叨教”的用法体现了谦虚求教的传统美德。)

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Associate "叨" with its radical "口" (mouth) and phonetic "刀" (knife), imagining someone's mouth moving like a knife repeatedly. Link to "唠叨" to reinforce the core meaning. 联想“叨”的结构：“口”（说话）加“刀”（重复动作），想象某人像用刀一样反复说话；结合“唠叨”强化核心含义记忆。)