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| − | + | * <em>戴</em> 眼镜 <span class="pinyin"><em>dài</em> yǎnjìng </span><span class="trans">to wear glasses</span> | |
| − | * | + | * <em>戴</em> 手套 <span class="pinyin"><em>dài</em> shǒutào </span><span class="trans">to wear gloves </span> |
| − | * | + | * <em>戴</em> 帽子 <span class="pinyin"><em>dài</em> màozi </span><span class="trans">to wear a hat</span> |
| − | * | + | * <em>戴</em> 手表 <span class="pinyin"><em>dài</em> shǒubiǎo </span><span class="trans">to wear a watch</span> |
| − | * | + | * <em>戴</em> 口罩 <span class="pinyin"><em>dài</em> kǒuzhào </span><span class="trans">to wear a mask</span> |
| − | * | + | * <em>戴</em> 戒指 <span class="pinyin"><em>dài</em> jièzhi </span><span class="trans">to wear a ring</span> |
| − | * | + | * <em>戴</em> 项链 <span class="pinyin"><em>dài</em> xiàngliàn </span><span class="trans">to wear a necklace</span> |
| − | * | + | * <em>戴</em> 领带 <span class="pinyin"><em>dài</em> lǐngdài </span><span class="trans">to wear a tie </span> |
| − | * | + | * <em>戴</em> 耳机 <span class="pinyin"><em>dài</em> ěrjī </span><span class="trans">to wear headphones </span> |
| − | * | + | * <em>戴</em> 耳环 <span class="pinyin"><em>dài</em> ěrhuán </span><span class="trans">to wear earrings </span> |
| − | * | + | * <em>戴</em> 围巾<span class="pinyin"><em>dài</em> wéijīn</span><span class="trans"> to wear a scarf</span> |
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Revision as of 15:01, 30 April 2022
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 |
Contents
Use 带 for "to bring" or "to carry"
Common Phrases
In the following examples only 带 can be used.
- 没～
- ～钱
- ～手机
- ～词典
Example Sentences
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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
Example Sentences
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For examples of 穿 (chuān), the other verb meaning "to wear," see this comparison of 穿 and 戴.
