Chinese

dài
Meaning: to wear; to put on
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

戴

Example sentences

He always wears a pair of glasses when he goes out.
他戴著一副眼鏡。
他戴著一副眼镜。
He is wearing a pair of glasses.
你認識那個戴眼鏡的人嗎?
你认识那个戴眼镜的人吗?
Do you know that person wearing glasses?
這種病毒傳染力很強,大家出門一定要戴口罩。
这种病毒传染力很强,大家出门一定要戴口罩。
This virus is highly contagious; everyone must wear a mask when going out.
他戴著一副黑色的眼鏡。
他戴著一副黑色的眼镜。
He is wearing a pair of black glasses.
她戴著昂貴的首飾參加晚宴。
她戴著昂贵的首饰参加晚宴。
She wore expensive jewelry to the dinner party.
騎機車時戴上口罩,可以防止吸入廢氣。
骑机车时戴上口罩,可以防止吸入废气。
Wearing a mask while riding a motorcycle can prevent inhaling exhaust fumes.
冬天出門要戴手套。
冬天出门要戴手套。
You should wear gloves when going out in winter.
她戴著一條漂亮的項鍊。
她戴著一条漂亮的项链。
She is wearing a beautiful necklace.
戴眼鏡可以矯正視力。
戴眼镜可以矫正视力。
Wearing glasses can correct vision.

Usage Notes

Used for accessories like hats, glasses, watches, or jewelry. Contrast with '穿' (chuān) used for basic clothing.

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