What does 带 mean in Chinese?

带 (dài) means "to bring, belt" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 3.

How do you write 带?

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What is the radical of 带?

Radical information for 带 is being updated.

How many strokes does 带 have?

Stroke count information for 带 is being updated.

What HSK level is 带?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 带 is a character to recognise at HSK 3 and to write by hand at HSK 3.

带 (dài): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

带

dài

to bring, belt

HSK 3 character

Quick Answer

带 (dài) means "to bring, belt" with HSK 3 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 带 →Animated stroke-order for 带 →

Pronunciation

dài

Meaning

Primary: to bring

Other meanings:

belt

Basic info

Pinyin	dài
Meanings	to bring, belt
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 3, write by hand at HSK 3
Frequency	#283 most common

Example sentences

别忘了带雨伞。
Bié wàng le dài yǔsǎn.
Don't forget to bring an umbrella.
From 带 (HSK 3)
参加正式场合时男士通常需要系领带穿西装。
Cānjiā zhèngshì chǎnghé shí nánshì tōngcháng xūyào jì lǐngdài chuān xīzhuāng.
When attending formal occasions, men usually need to wear a tie and suit.
From 系领带
他的热情带动了大家。
Tā de rèqíng dàidòng le dàjiā.
His enthusiasm drove everyone.
From 带动 (HSK 5)

Words containing 带

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
带	dài	to bring	HSK 3
系领带	jìlǐngdài	wear a tie
磁带	cídài	magnetic tape	HSK 7-9
带动	dàidòng	to drive, to spur on	HSK 5
带领	dàilǐng	to lead, to guide	HSK 6
带子	dàizi	belt, ribbon
附带	fùdài	supplementary, to attach	HSK 7-9

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带

dài