带 (dài): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 带 can have a few different meanings, depending on the context. One of its most common uses is as a verb meaning “to bring” or “to take” something or someone along with you. For example, you might say “我带了一本书” to mean “I brought a book with me”. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a belt or strap, or as an adjective to describe something as being “with” or “accompanied by” something else.

Translation

Noun: band, belt, area, region
Verb: to wear, to carry, to bring, to lead

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我带了雨伞去公园wǒ dài le yǔsǎn qù gōngyuánI brought an umbrella to the park
你要带什么东西去旅行?nǐ yào dài shénme dōngxī qù lǚxíng?What do you want to bring for the trip?
妈妈带我去看电影了māma dài wǒ qù kàn diànyǐng leMom took me to watch a movie
这个包很漂亮,我想带回家zhège bāo hěn piàoliang, wǒ xiǎng dài huí jiāThis bag is very pretty, I want to bring it home
我们需要带足够的水和食物wǒmen xūyào dài zúgòu de shuǐ hé shíwùWe need to bring enough water and food
他带着一本书走了tā dài zhe yī běn shū zǒu leHe left with a book
我们可以带宠物上飞机吗?wǒmen kěyǐ dài chǒngwù shàng fēijī ma?Can we bring pets on the plane?
你要带多少钱去旅行?nǐ yào dài duōshǎo qián qù lǚxíng?How much money do you want to bring for the trip?

HSK

带 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 带 with Pinyin and English Translation