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

HSK 4

他穿着背带裤出席了婚礼。

Tā chuān zhe bēidàikù chūxí le hūnlǐ.

He attended the wedding wearing dungarees.

HSK 5

士兵用背带把步枪挂在肩上。

Shìbīng yòng bēidài bǎ bùqiāng guà zài jiān shàng.

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