帯 (dài) - Belt, sash, zone, area & to carry, to bear, to lead

帯Tone 4

dài ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

帯 · dài

Belt, sash, zone, area;

to carry, to bear, to lead;

to contain, to include;

to have, to possess.

Belt, sash, zone, areato carry, to bear, to leadto contain, to include

Usage highlights

Leather beltTropical zoneTemperate zoneMountain rangeTo lead troopsTo bring along

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 脱— to take off, to remove
  • 解— to untie, to release

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wears a leather belt (皮带).
  • This region is a tropical zone (热带).
  • The river carries silt downstream (携带泥沙).
  • The price includes tax (带税).

Collocations

  • Leather belt(皮带)
  • Tropical zone(热带)
  • Temperate zone(温带)
  • Mountain range(山脉带)
  • To lead troops(带兵)
  • To bring along(携带)

Idioms

  • To act as both guide and mentor(带路领航)
  • Lingering charm(余音带韵)
  • To bring disaster upon(带灾惹祸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In historical context, the belt (带) was an important part of traditional attire, indicating status and function.
  • Used metaphorically to denote geographical zones or areas with specific characteristics.
  • The character embodies the concept of connection and continuity, as a belt connects and holds things together.

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