(dài) — to put on or wear (glasses, hat, gloves, jewelry, etc.)

Definition

戴 (dài) means 'to wear' accessories like glasses, hats, jewelry, or watches — paired with the opposite verb 摘 (zhāi, 'to take off'). Don't confuse with 尊重, which means 'to respect'.

verb
to put on or wear (glasses, hat, gloves, jewelry, etc.)

Examples

  • Tā měi tiān dài yǎn jìng.
    He wears glasses every day.
  • Wài miàn hěn lěng, nǐ dài mào zi ba.
    It's cold outside, you should wear a hat.
  • Tā dài le yí kuài shǒu biǎo.
    She wore a watch.

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