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    Expressing to put up or to build with 搭 (dā)

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    Explanation

    搭 (dā) is a verb meaning 'to put up,' 'to build,' or 'to hang over.' It often describes assembling temporary structures, as in 搭帐篷 (to pitch a tent). It can also mean 'to take' a form of transport, as in 搭车 (to catch a ride).

    Examples

    • 他们在草地上搭了一个帐篷。

      tāmen zài cǎodì shàng dā le yī gè zhàngpéng.

      They set up a tent on the grass.

    • 我每天搭地铁去上班。

      wǒ měitiān dā dìtiě qù shàngbān.

      I take the subway to work every day.

    • 工人们正在搭一个临时的舞台。

      gōngrénmen zhèngzài dā yī gè línshí de wǔtái.

      The workers are building a temporary stage.

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