Chinese Conversation · Level 69
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Chinese word
绷带
Pronunciation
Pinyinbēng dài
Meaning
- nounbandage
Example
他用干净的绷带包住了手指。tā yòng gān jìng de bēng dài bāo zhù le shóu zhǐ
He wrapped his finger with a clean bandage.
More examples
护士给伤口缠上了绷带。hù shì gěi shāng kǒu chán shàng le bēng dài
The nurse wrapped a bandage around the wound.
Core concept
A long strip wound around part of the body to protect an injury or keep a limb steady.
Common phrases
缠上绷带chán shàng bēng dài
wrap with a bandage
换绷带huàn bēng dài
change a bandage
一条绷带yì tiáo bēng dài
a roll of bandage
Similar words
纱布shā bù: Thin gauze placed directly on a wound to absorb blood or keep it clean.
创可贴chuāng kě tiē: A small adhesive pad placed over a minor wound to protect it or stop bleeding.
敷料fū liào: A general term for cloth, pads, and other materials used to dress a wound.
Definition in Chinese
用于包扎伤口或固定肢体的弹性或非弹性的布条。yòng yú bāo zā shāng kǒu huò gù dìng zhī tǐ de tán xìng huò fēi tán xìng de bù tiáo
Word origin
The word combines 绷 (bēng, "draw tight") with 带 (dài, "band"), giving a clear picture of a band tightened around the body.
Usage tips
- English speakers may picture only a small adhesive strip, but this word also covers long cloth or gauze used to support a limb, so the physical form matters in everyday situations.