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March 24, 2026
磁带(磁帶)cídài(ci2dai4)
磁带 (cí dài) refers to magnetic tape, a medium used for recording audio or video. It is commonly associated with older technologies, such as cassette tapes and reel-to-reel tape systems, which were widely used before the digital era. The term is still relevant in discussions about audio preservation and vintage media.
Frequency#6327DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
磁带 is often associated with nostalgia in Chinese culture, as many people have fond memories of listening to music or watching films on tapes before the digital age took over. This reflects a broader appreciation for vintage technology and its impact on music and film consumption.
Memory Tip
Think of 磁 (cí) as 'magnet' and 带 (dài) as 'tape.' Imagine a magnet holding onto a tape, creating a vivid image of how magnetic tape works. The 'ci' in 磁 sounds like 'see,' helping you remember to 'see the tape' that records sound.
Meanings of 磁带
cídài(ci2dai4)
1magnetic tape
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About 磁带
磁带Simplified
磁帶Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6327Frequency Rank
盘Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 磁带
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 磁 (cí) as 'magnet' and 带 (dài) as 'tape.' Imagine a magnet holding onto a tape, creating a vivid image of how magnetic tape works. The 'ci' in 磁 sounds like 'see,' helping you remember to 'see the tape' that records sound.
Usage Notes
When using 磁带, remember it typically refers to physical tape, not digital formats. Be cautious of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning. Common collocations include '录音磁带' (audio tape) and '视频磁带' (video tape).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 磁带 connects with other technology-related vocabulary. Focus on understanding related terms like '录音' (recording) and '技术' (technology) to build contextual knowledge around media and recording.
Cultural Note
磁带 is often associated with nostalgia in Chinese culture, as many people have fond memories of listening to music or watching films on tapes before the digital age took over. This reflects a broader appreciation for vintage technology and its impact on music and film consumption.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 磁带 with 磁碟 (cí dié), which means 'magnetic disk.' A common mistake is saying '我喜欢听磁碟' (I like to listen to magnetic disk) instead of '我喜欢听磁带' (I like to listen to magnetic tape).
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Grammar Patterns of 磁带
磁带 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 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.
Exercise 1 of 5
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她塞给我十几盒____。
She loaded me down with around a dozen cassettes.
Example Sentences for 磁带 (10)
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1
她塞给我十几盒磁带。
tā sāi gěi wǒ shí jī hé cí dài。
She loaded me down with around a dozen cassettes.
2
我认为你并没想过要把磁带换一面，是吗？
wǒ rèn wéi nǐ bìng méi xiǎng guò yào bǎ cí dài huàn yī miàn， ， shì？
I don't suppose you thought to turn over the tape, did you?
3
寄一盘新磁带过去不合算。
jì yī pán xīn cí dài guò qù bù hé suàn。
It would be uneconomical to send a brand new tape.
4
克里斯喜欢音乐，收集了大量的唱片和磁带。
kè lǐ sī xǐ huān yīn lè， ， shōu jí le dà liáng de chàng piàn hé cí。
Chris likes music and has a large collection of albums and cassettes.
5
他又按下了播放键播放磁带。
tā yòu àn xià le bō fàng jiàn bō fàng cí dài。
He pushed the play button again and ran the tape.
6
我回放了磁带。
wǒ huí fàng le cí dài。
I played the tape back.
7
他大约有1,000盒磁带，都整齐地贴着标签并分了类。
tā dà yuē yǒu1,000 1,000 hé cí， dài ， dū zhěng qí dì tiē zháo biāo qiān bìng fēn。
He had maybe a thousand tapes, all neatly labelled and catalogued.
Tape is expensive and loses sound quality every time it is copied.
10
我把一盘磁带放进带仓里。
wǒ bǎ yī pán cí dài fàng jìn dài cāng lǐ。
I stuck a tape in the deck.
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Cultural Notes for 磁带
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磁带 is often associated with nostalgia in Chinese culture, as many people have fond memories of listening to music or watching films on tapes before the digital age took over. This reflects a broader appreciation for vintage technology and its impact on music and film consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions about 磁带
磁带 refers to magnetic tape, which is an older format for audio and video, while CD (光盘, guāng pán) is a digital optical disc format. CDs offer better sound quality and durability compared to magnetic tapes.
磁带 is primarily used for analog recordings; however, some people use it creatively to achieve a vintage sound. For digital recordings, other formats like MP3 or WAV are more common.
