佩带 (pèi dài) — to wear (as an accessory); to carry at the waist

Definition

Formal verb for wearing/carrying accessories like medals, badges, or swords, typically on the body or at the waist. More formal and specific than 戴 dài, which covers everyday items like glasses or hats.

verb
to wear (as an accessory)to carry at the waist

Examples

  • 佩带
    Tā zài lǐ fú shàng pèi dài le yì méi xiōng zhēn.
    She wore a brooch on her formal dress.
  • 佩带
    Gǔ dài wǔ shì cháng zài yāo jiān pèi dài bǎo jiàn.
    Ancient warriors often carried a sword at their waist.
  • 佩带
    Měi wèi jūn guān dōu pèi dài zhe xūn zhāng cān jiā diǎn lǐ.
    Every officer wore a medal to the ceremony.

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