附带

• Pinyin: fù dài
• Hanzi breakdown: 附 = 阝 + 付 (attach to); 带 = 带 (carry)

Meaning

To attach; to append; to include additionally. As an adjective, supplementary or incidental.

Describes adding something extra as a supplement or secondary element. Used for additional conditions, incidental effects, or supplementary materials that accompany the main item.

Examples

1. 合同附带了几项补充条款。 Several supplementary clauses were attached to the contract.
2. 购买产品附带一年免费保修服务。 The purchase includes one year of free warranty service.
3. 他附带提了一下明天的会议安排。 He also briefly mentioned tomorrow’s meeting arrangements.

Usage Guide

Context: contracts, business, explanations

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 这款软件附带多种实用工具。(This software comes with various useful tools.)
• 他的批评附带了建设性的建议。(His criticism came with constructive suggestions.)

Don't Say

• 我附带去商店 — 附带 is for supplementary items/information, not for accompanying someone physically

Origin & History

附 (attach) + 带 (carry/bring)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal