戴 (dài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 戴 (dài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 戴 (dài) means "to wear (accessories like hats, glasses, or gloves)". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 17 strokes and the radical 戈.

Q: How do you write 戴 stroke by stroke?

戴 has 17 strokes. The radical is 戈. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 戴 and 戮?

戴 (dài) and 戮 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 戴?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 戈. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 戴?

Common words containing 戴 include: 戴眼镜 (dài yǎn jìng) — to wear glasses; 戴帽子 (dài mào zi) — to wear a hat; 戴口罩 (dài kǒu zhào) — to wear a mask.

How to Write 戴

The character 戴 (dài) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

戴 is pronounced dài in Mandarin Chinese. It means to wear (accessories like hats, glasses, or gloves).

As an HSK Level 4 character, 戴 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 戴

戴眼镜 dài yǎn jìng

to wear glasses

戴帽子 dài mào zi

to wear a hat

戴口罩 dài kǒu zhào

to wear a mask

Example Sentences

我每天戴眼镜。

wǒ měi tiān dài yǎn jìng

I wear glasses every day.

冬天要戴帽子。

dōng tiān yào dài mào zi

You should wear a hat in winter.

出门请戴口罩。

chū mén qǐng dài kǒu zhào

Please wear a mask when going out.

Similar Characters

戮 lù

戳 chuō

Practice Writing 戴 (dài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 戴

What does 戴 (dài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 戴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 戴 and 戮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 戴?

What common words use 戴?

How to Write 戴 (dài)