HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
戴 — to wear (accessories)
- Reading
- dài
- Meaning
- to wear (accessories); to put on; to respect; to support
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
戴 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is dài and it means to wear (accessories); to put on; to respect; to support. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
戴 appears in everyday chinese words such as 戴 (wear (accessories)), 佩戴 (wear (accessories)) and 爱戴 (love and respect).
Chinese words containing 戴
Frequently asked questions
What does 戴 mean in Chinese?
戴 means to wear (accessories); to put on; to respect; to support in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 戴 read?
戴 is read dài. Reading it inside real words — 戴 and 佩戴 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 戴 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 戴 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 戴 in a word?
A common word containing 戴 is 戴 (dài) — "wear (accessories)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 戴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 戴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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