背带

背帶

bēidài

noun #28,549

Measure Word

一条背带 tiáo

Meanings

1 suspenders; braces (for trousers)
2 sling (for a rifle or bag)
3 straps (for a knapsack or baby carrier)

Characters

to carry on one's back; back (of body)

band; strap; belt; to bring; to carry

Examples

他穿着背带裤出席了婚礼。

Tā chuānzhe bēidài kù chūxí le hūnlǐ.

He attended the wedding wearing dungarees.

士兵用背带把步枪挂在肩上。

Shìbīng yòng bēidài bǎ bùqiāng guà zài jiānshàng.

The soldier slung the rifle over his shoulder with a strap.

Tips

memory

背 (back/to carry on the back) + 带 (band/strap) = a strap you carry on your back. Straightforward once you see the parts.

Stroke Order

背 bēi

带 dài