Chinese word

皮带

Pronunciation

Pinyinpí dài

Meaning

  • nounbelt

Example

请把皮带系好。qǐng bǎ pí dài jì hǎo

Please fasten your belt.

Illustration for 皮带 (belt)

More examples

机器因为皮带损坏停了。jī qì yīn wèi pí dài sǔn huài tíng le

The machine stopped because the belt broke.

Core concept

A wearable strip that circles the waist and keeps clothing secure while also serving as an accessory.

Common phrases

  • 更换皮带gēng huàn pí dài

    replace the belt

  • 皮带松了pí dài sōng le

    The belt is loose

  • 真皮皮带zhēn pí pí dài

    genuine leather belt

Similar words

腰带yāo dài: A band wrapped around the waist to hold clothing up and keep its shape neat.
带子dài zi: A long, thin piece of cloth or cord used for tying things.
安全带ān quán dài: A safety strap in a vehicle that keeps a passenger safely in place.

Definition in Chinese

用皮革或类似材料制成，围在腰部用以固定衣物或装饰的长条。yòng pí gé huò lèi sì cái liào zhì chéng wéi zài yāo bù yòng yǐ gù dìng yī wù huò zhuāng shì de cháng tiáo

Word origin

皮 (pí, "leather") identifies the traditional material, while 带 (dài, "strip or band") identifies its long wearable form.

Usage tips

  • In shopping conversations, this noun commonly combines with words for color, material, and style, making it useful for describing an outfit.

Related words

  • 皮带扣pí dài kòubelt bucklenoun
  • 传动皮带chuán dòng pí dàidrive beltnoun

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