Writing
带 (dài) — how to say "to bring" in Chinese
带
To bring, to carry
verb · noun
1. to bring, to carry; to lead alongHSK 3.0 · level 3
verb
2. belt, strap; band, ribbonHSK 3.0 · level 5
noun
Radicals / Keys
巾
Turban
#50 · jīn · 3 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
带礼物
dài lǐwù
bring a gift
带雨伞
dài yǔsǎn
bring an umbrella
带手机
dài shǒujī
carry a phone
Examples
出门的时候记得带伞，天气预报说可能会下雨。
Remember to bring an umbrella when you go out, the weather forecast says it might rain.
别忘了带钥匙。
Don't forget to bring the keys.
Mnemonic
[dài-] Daisy Duck decides to 带 🦆 carry a giant suitcase on her trip. Inside, she finds a [爫] paw print and a [巾] towel. Giggles ensue as she imagines 带 these items helping her soar higher into the skies.
Frequently asked questions
How to say bring in Chinese?
"to bring" in Chinese is 带 (dài).
带 meaning in English
带 (dài) means "To bring, to carry".
How is 带 pronounced?
It is pronounced dài (written as dai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to bring" in Chinese characters?
It is written 带 and has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 带?
带 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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