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携带 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
携带xiédàito carry (on one's person)HSK 6, v, rank #4839, Hard
携带xiédàito support (old)HSK 6, v, rank #4839, Hard
携带xiédàiTaiwan pr. [xī dài]HSK 6, v, rank #4839, Hard
携带xiédàiTaiwan pr. [xi1 dai4]HSK 6, unknown, rank #4839, Hard
xiédài(xie2dai4) T2
  1. 1to carry (on one's person)
  2. 2to support (old)
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March 24, 2026
携带(攜帶)xiédài(xie2dai4)

携带 (xie2 dai4) means to carry something with you, typically on one's person. It can also imply providing support or assistance, particularly to the elderly. This word is commonly used in contexts such as travel, logistics, and caregiving.

Frequency#4839DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 携带 also reflects the importance of familial support, especially for the elderly, who are often looked after by younger family members. This is a strong cultural value in Chinese society.

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Imagine a person named 'Xie' who always carries a 'dai' (a traditional Chinese bag) filled with essentials. The image of Xie, with his bag, helps you remember that 携带 means to carry.

Meanings of 携带

xiédài(xie2dai4)
1to carry (on one's person)
2to support (old)
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About 携带

携带Simplified
攜帶Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#4839Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 携带

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携带 (xiédài) vs 带 (dài) — use 携带 when emphasizing the act of carrying something with you, especially in a supportive context; 带 is more general and can refer to bringing or taking something without the same connotation.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person named 'Xie' who always carries a 'dai' (a traditional Chinese bag) filled with essentials. The image of Xie, with his bag, helps you remember that 携带 means to carry.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tones; using the incorrect tone can lead to misunderstandings. 携带 is generally used in formal contexts, such as in travel regulations or official documents. Common collocations include 携带行李 (to carry luggage) and 携带物品 (to carry items).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 携带 connects to themes of travel and support, which are prevalent in this level's vocabulary. Focus on its usage in different contexts, especially in sentences related to travel and caregiving.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 携带 also reflects the importance of familial support, especially for the elderly, who are often looked after by younger family members. This is a strong cultural value in Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 携带 with 带 (dai4), thinking they are interchangeable in all contexts. For example, saying '我带了我的电脑' (I carried my computer) is correct, but using 携带 in an informal setting can sound overly formal.

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Component Characters

携xiéto carry
13 strokes扌
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带dàiband
HSK 39 strokes巾
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Grammar Patterns of 携带

携带 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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请____身份证、护照及相关证明材料。

Please bring your ID card, passport, and relevant supporting documents.

Example Sentences for 携带 (10)

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警察以携带攻击性武器为由逮捕了我。

jǐng chá yǐ xié dài gōng jī xìng wǔ qì wéi yóu dài bǔ le wǒ。

The police nicked me for carrying an offensive weapon.
2
艾滋病病毒携带者的官方数字并不高。

ài zī bìng bìng dú xié dài zhě de guān fāng shù zì bìng bù gāo。

The official number of people carrying the AIDS virus is low.
3
如果带着闹钟让你感到心里踏实，那就值得携带。

rú guǒ dài zháo nào zhōng ràng nǐ gǎn dào xīn lǐ tà shí， ， nà jiù zhí dé xié。

If an alarm gives you that feeling of security, then it'sworth carrying.
4
他老是记不起把自己阅读时用的放大镜放在什么地方，所以助手们会随身携带备用的。

tā lǎo shì jì bù qǐ bǎ zì jǐ yuè dú shí yòng de fàng dà jìng fàng zài shí mó dì fāng， ， suǒ yǐ zhù shǒu mén huì suí shēn xié dài bèi yòng。

He misplaces his reading glasses with such regularity that aides carry extras.
5
它虽然小，但很重，不便携带。

tā suī rán xiǎo， ， dàn hěn， zhòng ， bù biàn。

It was small but heavy enough to make it awkward to carry.
6
我把这点理解为想把每个艾滋病病毒携带者都关起来的疯狂欲望。

wǒ bǎ zhè diǎn lǐ jiě wéi xiǎng bǎ měi gè ài zī bìng bìng dú xié dài zhě dū guān qǐ lái de fēng kuáng yù wàng。

I translated this as a mad desire to lock up every single person with HIV.
7
流入湖中的泉水和河水携带了溶于水的硝酸盐和磷酸盐。

liú rù hú zhōng de quán shuǐ hé hé shuǐ xié dài le róng yú shuǐ de xiāo suān yán hé lín suān yán。

Springs and rivers that drain into lakes carry dissolved nitrates and phosphates.
8
狗 、 猫和蝙蝠都可能携带狂犬病病毒.

gǒu、 、 māo hé biān fú dū kě néng xié dài kuáng quǎn bìng bìng.

Dogs, cats and bats can all carry rabies.
9
他们身穿迷彩服，携带自动步枪。

tā mén shēn chuān mí cǎi fú， ， xié dài zì dòng bù。

They were dressed in camouflage and carried automatic rifles.
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大部分的伞可折叠, 所以携带他们很容易.

dà bù fēn de sǎn kě zhē dié, , suǒ yǐ xié dài tā mén hěn róng.

Most umbrellas fold up, so it is easy to carry them.

Cultural Notes for 携带

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 携带 also reflects the importance of familial support, especially for the elderly, who are often looked after by younger family members. This is a strong cultural value in Chinese society.

Frequently Asked Questions about 携带

You can say: '我携带了很多行李去旅行' (I carried a lot of luggage for the trip).