带 dài
bring / carry / lead
带 (dài) means "bring / carry / lead" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 带
拿
ná
to hold / to grab / to take
钥匙
yàoshi
key
伞
sǎn
umbrella
天气预报
tiānqì yùbào
weather forecast
生日会
shēngrì huì
birthday party
晚会
wǎnhuì
evening party
Frequently asked questions
What does 带 (dài) mean in Chinese?
带 (dài) means "bring / carry / lead" in Chinese. 带 (dài) means "bring / carry / lead" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 带 in a sentence?
Use 带 (dài) the way you would use "bring / carry / lead" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 带?
Common words that pair with 带 include 拿. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 带 (dài) and 睡 (shuì)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 带 means "bring / carry / lead"; 睡 means "sleep". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
One concept should unlock a network, not one translation
Speak1000 teaches 带 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 带 (dài) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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