戴

• 拼音: dài
• 汉字拆解: 戴 = 𢦏 (phonetic component with 土 + 田) + 戈 (weapon/action radical)

含义

To wear (accessories); to put on (hat, glasses, watch, etc.). Used for items worn on the head, face, hands, or neck.

Specifically for items that are not full-body clothing: hats, glasses, watches, gloves, scarves, masks, jewellery, and headphones. Distinguished from 穿 which is for clothing you step into or pull on (shirts, trousers, shoes). This distinction is important in Chinese.

例句

1. 天气冷了，出门记得戴帽子和手套。
2. 他每天都戴着一副黑框眼镜。
3. 进入工地必须戴安全帽。

用法指南

语境: everyday, fashion

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 你戴的这条项链真好看。(The necklace you're wearing is really pretty.)
• 上课不能戴耳机。(You can't wear earphones in class.)

错误说法

• 说'戴衣服'或'戴裤子' (Don't say 戴 for shirts, trousers, or shoes — use 穿 for body clothing; 戴 is for accessories on head, face, hands, wrist, and neck)

起源与历史

An ancient character with the phonetic component 𢦏 and a radical suggesting carrying on the head. Originally meant to carry something on top of the head, later generalised to wearing accessories.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal