Comparing "dai" and "dai"
带 (dài) and 戴 (dài) are both verbs that can be confused in written Chinese because both are pronounced “dài” (fourth tone). While both can be used in informal/formal situations, their meanings are very different as 带 means "to bring" or "to carry," whereas 戴 means "to wear" (an accessory).
| 带 (dài) | 戴 (dài) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | to bring, to take, to carry along | to wear (an accessory) |
| Part of Speech | verb | verb |
| Formality | informal | flexible |
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Use 带 for "to bring" or "to carry"
Common Phrases
In the following examples only 带 can be used.
- 没 带not carry
- 带 钱to carry money
- 带 手机to carry mobile phone
- 带 词典to bring dictionary
Example Sentences
- 我 现在 出去 很 少 带 现金。I rarely take cash with me when I go out now.
- 昨天 他 没 带 他 的 女朋友 来 参加 聚会。Yesterday he didn't bring his girlfriend to the party.
- 上个 星期五 我 出 门 时 忘 带 了 手机。I forgot my mobile phone when I went out last Friday.
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Use 戴 to say "to wear" (accessories)
Common Phrases
- 戴 眼镜 to wear glasses
- 戴 手套 to wear gloves
- 戴 帽子 to wear a hat
- 戴 手表 to wear a watch
- 戴 口罩 to wear a mask
- 戴 戒指 to wear a ring
- 戴 项链 to wear a necklace
- 戴 领带 to wear a tie
- 戴 耳机 to wear headphones
- 戴 耳环 to wear earrings
- 戴 围巾 to wear a scarf
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For examples of 穿 (chuān), the other verb meaning "to wear," see this comparison of 穿 and 戴.
