Chinese word

腰带

Pronunciation

Pinyinyāo dài

Meaning

  • nounbelt

Example

我需要买一条新的腰带。wǒ xū yào mǎi yì tiáo xīn de yāo dài

I need to buy a new belt.

Illustration for 腰带 (belt)

More examples

出门前别忘了把腰带系好。chū mén qián bié wàng le bǎ yāo dài jì hǎo

Don't forget to fasten your belt properly before going out.

Core concept

A flexible band that wraps around the waist to hold clothing in place, add style, or carry a small item.

Common phrases

  • 一条腰带yì tiáo yāo dài

    a belt

  • 系上腰带xì shàng yāo dài

    fasten a belt

  • 解开腰带jiě kāi yāo dài

    unfasten a belt

Similar words

皮带pí dài: A belt made of leather or synthetic material and worn to hold up trousers.
带子dài zi: A narrow strip of cloth or cord used to tie or bind things.
安全带ān quán dài: A belt in a vehicle that holds the body in place and helps protect it in a crash.

Definition in Chinese

系在腰间，用于固定裤子、装饰衣着或挂小物的带状物。xì zài yāo jiān yòng yú gù dìng kù zi zhuāng shì yī zhuó huò guà xiǎo wù de dài zhuàng wù

Word origin

腰 (yāo, "waist") + 带 (dài, "band") combines to name a band worn around the waist.

Usage tips

  • The measure word 条 (tiáo, "measure word for long, flexible objects") fits this item in everyday speech because it describes something long and flexible.

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