verb HSK 4
to put up · to build · to take (a form of transport) · to match · to join together
Meaning
搭 is a versatile verb meaning to join, connect, or build something by putting parts together. It also commonly means to take or catch transport (like a bus or plane), and can describe matching or coordinating things like colors or clothing.
Usage
This character appears in many common compounds. When referring to transportation, it's often used as 搭 + vehicle type (搭飞机, 搭公交). For building structures, it combines with nouns like 桥 or 台. It's also frequently used in fashion contexts to mean matching or coordinating outfits.
Examples
- 01我每天搭地铁上班。.I take the subway to work every day.
- 02这件衬衫搭那条裤子很好看。.This shirt matches those pants very well.
Common collocations
- 搭飞机to take a plane
- 搭公交to take the bus
- 搭帐篷to pitch a tent
- 搭配衣服to coordinate clothing
Antonyms
Origin
The character combines the hand radical 扌(hand) with 荅 (phonetic component), originally suggesting the action of joining things together with one's hands.