Chinese words · HSK 3

带

dàiTraditional 帶

belt; band; ribbon

Every meaning

dài

  1. belt; band; ribbon
  2. to wear (glasses, a hat, a mask)
  3. to bring; to take; to carry
  4. to have; to come with; to wear (a smile)
  5. to lead; to look after
  6. tape (as in 磁带)
  7. zone; area

In a sentence

  • 出门别忘了带伞。

    Don't forget to take an umbrella when you go out.

  • 她现在在家带孩子。

    She is at home looking after the kids now.

  • 她脸上带着微笑。

    She has a smile on her face.

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Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).