surname Dang

JLPT N2 10 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Overview

The character (dǎng) primarily refers to a political party or faction, but it can also be a Chinese surname. It is commonly used in political contexts to denote organized groups with shared ideologies or goals.

Usage in Politics

When used in political contexts, often appears in compound words like (political party) or (Communist Party). It denotes formal organizations that participate in governance or political activities.

As a Surname

is also a less common Chinese surname. When used as a surname, it is capitalized and refers to individuals or families.

Common Collocations

  • (Gòngchǎndǎng): Communist Party, a major political party in China.
  • (zhèngdǎng): political party, general term for parties.
  • (dǎngpài): faction or party group, often used to describe subgroups within politics.

Important Notes

Be careful not to confuse with similar characters like (dàng) which means file or grade. In conversation, is mostly used in formal or political contexts rather than everyday speech.

Understanding helps learners recognize political discussions and identify surnames in Chinese texts.

Example Sentences

The Communist Party of China is one of the largest political parties in the

His surname is Dang, coming from a family with a long history.

Different political parties engage in intense debates in the parliament.