Chinese word

试戴

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì dài

Meaning

  • verbtry on

Example

我想试戴那副眼镜。wǒ xiǎng shì dài nà fù yǎn jìng

I want to try on that pair of glasses.

Illustration for 试戴 (try on)

More examples

她在镜子前试戴那对耳环。tā zài jìng zi qián shì dài nà duì ěr huán

She is trying on those earrings in front of the mirror.

Core concept

Putting on a small wearable item for a short check of its fit and appearance.

Common phrases

  • 试戴眼镜shì dài yǎn jìng

    try on eyeglasses

  • 试戴太阳镜shì dài tài yáng jìng

    try on sunglasses

  • 试戴耳环shì dài ěr huán

    try on earrings

Similar words

戴dài: Putting on or wearing an accessory, hat, or pair of glasses.
试穿shì chuān: Trying on clothes to check their size and appearance.

Definition in Chinese

把首饰、帽子、眼镜等小件物品先戴上看款式和大小是否合适的行为。bǎ shǒu shì mào zi yǎn jìng děng xiǎo jiàn wù pǐn xiān dài shàng kàn kuǎn shì hé dà xiǎo shì fǒu hé shì de xíng wéi

Word origin

The compound 试戴 (shìdài, "try wearing") joins 试 (shì, "try or test") and 戴 (dài, "wear"), making the purpose of the action clear.

Usage tips

  • Chinese separates this action from trying on clothes: 试戴 (shìdài, "try wearing") is used for items such as glasses and hats, whereas 试穿 (shìchuān, "try wearing clothes") is used for garments.

Opposites

  • 脱下tuō xiàtake offverb

Word lists with this word