Definition
绷带 (bēng dài) is a noun meaning 'bandage' — the physical strip of cloth used to cover a wound. Its sibling 包扎 (bāo zā) is a verb meaning 'to bandage' or 'to wrap up a wound'. Use 绷带 when talking about the object itself; use 包扎 for the action of applying it.
noun
bandage
Examples
- 绷带。Yīshēng gěi wǒ huàn le bēng dài.The doctor changed my bandage.
- 绷带。Tā shǒu shàng de bēng dài yǐjīng shī le.The bandage on his hand is already wet.
- 绷带。Chāi bēng dài de shíhou yào xiǎoxīn.Be careful when removing the bandage.
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